Ray E. Wentz, 78, of Elkhart, died on February 4, 2019 at 12:12 pm.  He was born on June 24, 1940 in Mishawaka to Ray B. and Violet R. (Webb) Wentz.  Ray graduated from Mishawaka High School in 1959 and went on to serve his country honorably in the United States Navy from 1960-1966.  He worked in manufacturing for CTS for many years.  Ray is survived by his sister, Sharon VanDonk of Goshen; niece, Trina (Ralph) Anderson of Elkhart; nephews, John A Wentz, Kevin Wentz, both of Cincinnati, and Scott Wentz of Indianapolis; great-nephew Austin Anderson; and great nieces, Jacquelyne Fernandez and Esther Fernandez.  He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, John L. Wentz; and a niece Karla Fernandez.  A graveside service will take place on Friday, February 8, 2019 at 1 PM in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Humane Society of Elkhart County, 54687 County Road 19, Bristol, IN 46507.  To leave an online condolence or sign the guest book, please visit www.chapelhillmemorial.com.