Beulah M. Wentz passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at 7:30 PM in Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw, Indiana on her 94th birthday.
She was born July 28, 1921 in Livingston, Kentucky to Harrison B. and Lula (Perciful) Cope. On June 2, 1950 in New Paris, Ohio, Beulah became the bride of Harold H. Wentz. They moved to Warsaw in 1961. Harold would precede her in death April 9, 1997.
Beulah was a material handler for R.R. Donnelley and Sons for 22 years retiring in 1986. She was the first female hired at Donnelley’s.
A member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 49, she loved playing Euchre and never passed a garage sale. Beulah was a very giving person who dearly loved her grandchildren.
Those who survive are her daughter: Julie Wentz-Frazier of Grove City, Ohio; 3 sons and daughters-in-law: Roy and Sandra Wentz, Warsaw; Larry and Judie Wentz, Warsaw; and Doug and Cindy Wentz of Seymour, Tennessee. She also is survived by 18 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and a great, great grandson.
In addition to her husband, Harold, those preceding Beulah’s death is a son: Jerry Cope (June 25, 2002), grandson: Shane Wentz (January 17, 2015), 3 brothers: John Cope, George Cope and James Cope; 5 sisters: Alene Potts, Ethel Samdel, Hazel Ponder, Pearl King and Myrtle Cope.
Family and friends will gather Monday, August 3, from 10 AM until 12 Noon at TITUS FUNERAL HOME, 2000 E. Sheridan Street, Warsaw, Indiana 46580 for a time to share memories. Then beginning at 12 Noon, a service celebrating Beulah’s life will begin with Pastor EJ Underwood of Warsaw Community Church officiating. Burial will follow in Leesburg Cemetery, Leesburg, Indiana.
The family has asked that gifts in Beulah’s memory be given to Kosciusko Home Care and Hospice, PO Box 1196, Warsaw, Indiana 46581-1196.
The staff of Titus Funeral Home considers it a privilege to care for the family and friends of Beulah M. Wentz.