Don Wenz, 74, of Falls City, NE, passed away October 19, 2017 at Falls City. He was born May 21, 1943 at Falls City to Fred and Gertrude (Mez) Wenz.

Don enlisted in the U. S. Navy in 1961 and was honorably discharge.

He married Mary Ann Thornton on February 25th at Hiawatha, KS.

Don was raised in the Barada, NE area and graduated Falls City High School in 1960. Following his discharge he became a welder for the barges that traveled the Missouri River in Leavenworth, KS. He returned to Falls City and was the manager for Falls City Pet Food. In 1978 he became employed at Wenger at Sabetha, KS and traveled extensively internationally servicing Wenger products. He retired in 2000 and began welding for local area farmers in and around Falls City. He was a member of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church (20th & Towle), United Federation of Welders Union, Falls City Elks Club and the Rulo Boat Club. He also help start the Reformers Car Club.

Don is survived by his wife, Mary Ann of Falls City, children, Terry and his wife Laura of Yorba Linda, CA, Melissa Slagle and her husband Jeff of Wright Patterson AFB, OH, Tom of Waverly, NE, grandchildren, Joe and Rachel Slagle of Omaha, Kara and Emma Wenz of Yoba Linda, CA, Paxton, Emery and Briar Wenz of Waverly, NE. He was preceded in death by his parents.

His funeral will be held on Monday, October 23, 2017 at 10:30 AM at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church (20th & Towle) with Reverend Andrew Chavanak officiating. Interment will be in Steele Cemetery. Military graveside honors by Falls City Ceremonial Honor Guard.

The family receive friends on Sunday from 7-8:00 PM at Dorr and Clark Funeral Home.