Fields Wentling
July 30, 1922 — July 4, 2012
Fields J. Wentling, 89, of Lebanon, died on Wednesday, July 04, 2012 at VA Medical Center.
He was born on Sunday, July 30, 1922 to Roy Wentling and Katie Wentling nee Fields in Ono. He retired from Hershey Foods. He was a veteran of the Army in World War II and received Army Meritorious Unit Citation, Good Conduct, American Campaign, Asiatic Pacific, Victory Medal, Occupational Medal and Philippine Liberation Medal. He served in the 534th Engineer Boat and Shore Regiment in Australia, Philippines and Japan. He was a member of the VFW and American Legion. Fields enjoyed hunting, fishing and traveling to the islands.
Surviving are sons Edward A. spouse of Joann Wentling, Lebanon, Ronald F. Wentling, Lebanon; daughter Nancy L. spouse of Woodrow B. Shay, Lebanon; 12 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; 4 great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by wife Marian G. Wentling.
Viewing will be on Monday, July 09, 2012 from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM at Christman''s Funeral Home, Inc., 226 Cumberland Street, Lebanon.
Funeral services will be on Monday, July 09, 2012 at 9:30 AM at the funeral home.
Burial will be at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, following the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to VA Medical Center Hospice, 1700 S. Lincoln Ave., Lebanon, PA 17042.
Christman''s Funeral Home, Inc. is honored to serve the family with the arrangements.
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