Biography:
Donald B. Arentz, 78, of Gettysburg, died Tues, Feb 11, at Gettysburg Hospital. He was the husband of Patricia A. (Baker) Arentz for 13 years. Born April 9, 1935 in Littlestown, he was the son of the late Ivan & Beatrice (Sterner) Arentz. He was owner/operator of D.B. Arentz Paving for 37 years and prior to that was employed with Local 542 Engineers of Harrisburg.
Surviving in addition to his wife are 3 sons: James D. Arentz of Savannah, GA; Douglas J. Mummert of Littlestown; Brian L. Arentz of Gettysburg and a daughter, Carol M. Arentz Jones of Gettysburg; Stepchildren: Donna Ault and Joel Mummert, both of Hanover; Kim Curll of Gettysburg and Lori J. Welch of Emmitsburg, MD; 25 grandchildren; 31 great grandchildren; 2 brothers: Ivan “Mike” Arentz of Montana; Dale Arentz of Littlestown; 5 sisters: Ethel Abbott of TN; Mary Jane Small of Hanover; Beatrice Wallen of TN; Freda Bortner of Hanover and Debbie Grove of Littlestown. Donnie was predeceased by daughter, Kay E. Arentz Wagner; 3 brothers: Leroy, Clair and Vernon”Butch” Arentz; 2 sisters: Susan Gregg and Erma Topper. Donnie was a member of Christ U.C.C., Littlestown; FOE of Gettysburg and Sportsmen Club of Blue Ridge Summit. He was an avid hunter and fisherman.
Funeral Service is Sat, Feb 15, at 11:30 A.M. at his church with The Rev. Craig Arentz & Pastor Garry Sheaffer officiating. Viewing is Fri 4 – 8 P.M. at the church. Interment is in Rest Haven Cemetery, Hanover. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Donnie’s name may be made to Christ U.C.C., 131 Christ Church Rd., Littlestown, PA 17340. Online condolences may be shared on www.littlesfh.com
Condolences(05)
Hope Wolf
Feb 16th, 2014 6:05 pm
#5
Patty, so sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts & prayers for you & your family.
Krystal Dattoli
Feb 12th, 2014 9:16 pm
#4
Really can\'t believe he is gone. Glad to have gotten to see him more over this past year. The boys and I will miss you dearly but we know you are in a better place now. Love you Uncle Donnie
Krystal Dattoli
Feb 12th, 2014 9:15 pm
#3
Really can't believe he is gone. Glad to have gotten to see him more over this past year. The boys and I will miss you dearly but we know you are in a better place now. Love you Uncle Donnie
E. Light
Feb 12th, 2014 12:13 pm
#2
A great man and an example for many to follow lost too soon. Blessed to have gotten to know home over the past 4 years. Will surely be missed greatly!
Judy Rudisil
Feb 12th, 2014 9:43 am
#1
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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