Cornelius S. Wentzel

March 11, 1940 - February 6, 2020

Cornelius S. "Corky" Wentzel, 79, husband of the late Georgie E. (Brannen) Wentzel, of Spring City, formerly Pottstown, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2020 in Pottstown Hospital - Tower Health. Born on March 11, 1940, in Stowe, he was a son of the late Cecilia (Adamski) and John Wentzel. After graduating from Pottsgrove High School, Corky served in the United States Marine Corps. as a Pistol Instructor. He was employed by Firestone and then by Nittany Warehouse and the Hill School. Corky was an avid fisherman, hunter and all around lover of nature. There was also an ornery side to Corky, but we won't talk about that here! His passing is a great loss and to know him was to love him. Corky was a kind, sweet soul and a true gentleman. Please offer up a prayer for Corky and for the ones he left behind. He will be greatly missed! Corky is survived by his daughters: Eileen F. Strunack and Janine K. Geist, wife of Richard Geist of Birdsboro; and four grandchildren: Michael Strunack, Jonelle Geist, Devon Strunack and Kate Geist. He was preceded in death by a brother: Gregory Wentzel. Funeral services will be held privately at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Corky's name to the Rolling Thunder at www.rollingthunder1.com. Arrangements are being handled by the Campbell - Ennis - Klotzbach Funeral Home, Inc., Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. Condolences may be offered online at www.PhoenixvilleFuneralHome.com.