Martin W. Wentzell
Obituary's Biography:
Martin William Wentzell, 65, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away February 14, 2022 at Journey Care in Barrington, IL. He was born June 21, 1956 in Marshalltown, IA to James and Carol Wentzell.
Martin was a member of St. Gilbert and was known to be a tinkerer, computer wizard, and comedian.
Martin is survived by his wife Mary Ella, whom he wed on November 4, 1989 in Milwaukee, WI, his children Michael (fiancé Brianna) Wentzell of Grayslake, IL and Seán Wentzell of Grayslake, IL, his grandson Seán Wentzell and his siblings Jim, Mark, John, Joe, Paul, and Tracy. He was preceded in death by his parents James and Carol Wentzell, and his sisters Roberta and Stephanie.
A memorial visitation will be held at a later date in June. All funeral arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Sierra Club 70 E. Lake St. Ste 1500 Chicago, IL 60601 or Planned Parenthood 1601 N. Lewis Ave. Waukegan, IL 60085. For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org.
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Marty Wentzel, became my husband best friend, both of them enjoyed campaigning knocking on doors trying to get informations out to voters. Both had a great passion for wanting to lift others up and see what they could do for their fellow man. When my husband was ill durning Covid and had many hospital stays it was always Marty who was checking on him and first one to visit him when we brought Hank home and Hospice was with us for 10 days. Those were dark times for my family but anyone who had the pleasure of knowing Marty knew how upbeat and positive Marty was there for his friend and for my girls and myself. I have been blessed too my Marty’s huge heart. Marty love for his boy’s Michael,Sean and grandson Sean and beautiful Brianna was so obvious. His eyes lite up whenever he could tell you about them or spending time with his family. And the same was for his childhood family he love his 5 brothers unconditionally and would share great stories about his childhood. And the same pride he had for his brothers was shown to his sisters and his mother who had passed but love telling us about the wonderful mother he had. Marty had so many nieces and nephews whom he was extremely proud of also. Those of us who heard his great stories and his humor and zest for life was always heart warming and he will be missed by many. Love Susan and Smit family