Gary Raymond Wentz

**You may view the memorial service by using this link: https://youtu.be/5rpNHPEZNhQ

Gary R. Wentz, 73, passed away at his home in Grand Forks, ND, on Sunday, February 27, 2022.

Gary was born September 11, 1948, in Rugby, ND, the son of Pius & Ottilia Wentz. His family moved to Minot when he was in the 7th grade, graduating from Minot High School. He attended UND where he received a MA LAC.

Gary loved his family of origin above all. He was very perceptive and intelligent. He found maturity and purpose through the 12 Steps of AA. He was due to get his 38-year sobriety Medallion this March.

His work with addiction counseling was very important to him until he had to retire because of his progressive blindness from RP (retinitis pigmentosa). His huge heart finally gave out.

Gary is survived by his wife, Ellen; son, Aaron; siblings, Mary Ann Hubert, Queensbury NY, Ron (Margaret) Wentz, Marysville, WA, Anne (Warren) Trangsrud, Scottsdale AZ, Carol Moller, Minot ND, Dwight (Deb) Wentz, Minot ND, Kevin (Ranae) Sanders, Minot ND and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Anello; parents; sister, Judy Sanders; brothers-in-law, Buzz Hubert and George Moller; nephew Jacob Hubert and niece Lauren Kettel.

Memorial Services are planned 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 10 at Amundson Funeral Home with family greeting/visitation from 4:00-6:00 p.m. prior to the service. 

Inurnment: (Later Spring) Memorial Park North Cemetery Columbarium, Grand Forks, ND.