Stephen J. Wentzell

STERLING - Stephen J. Wentzell, 79, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, after an illness. Born and raised in Worcester, Steve was the son of Burton and Mildred (Raymond) Wentzell and lived in Sterling the last 45 years. He lived a long, healthy and happy life for almost 80 years. His beloved wife of 37 years, Roberta (Murray) Wentzell died in 2004.

Steve is survived by his two sons, Paul M. Wentzell of Rutland and Michael S. Wentzell of New Hampshire; a daughter, Maureen Gibbs of New Hampshire; a sister, Carole Braney of Worcester; 3 grandchildren, Nicole, Cassandra, and Larissa; nephews, nieces and cousins. He also leaves his partner of 15 years, Elaine A. Clark, with whom he loved being with and who made his life complete. Steve is predeceased by his two brothers, Burton and Donald Wentzell and his sister, Linda Wentzell.

After graduating North High School in Worcester, Steve honorably served his country in the United States Army, stationed in Italy. As a young man, Steve worked at the family dairy, S.H. Wentzell & Sons Pioneer Dairy, and Slattery Spa, both in Worcester. After a 32 year career at Shell Oil Company, where he first drove a truck and then worked as a Pipeline Operator, he enjoyed 20 years of retirement.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Steve's family from 3 to 6 pm on Monday, March 28, at Miles-Sterling Funeral and Tribute Center, 100 Worcester Rd. in Sterling. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. To share a memory or offer a condolence, please visit the "Tribute Walll" on this page.