James {Ed} Edward Wantz
October 10, 1931 — June 9, 2009
Mr. James Ed Edward Wantz, 77, of Emmitsburg died on Tuesday June 9, 2009 at his home.
Born October 10, 1931 in Emmitsburg he was the son of the late John Harry and Annie Elizabeth Eyler Wantz.
Mr. Wantz served his country in the U. S. Army and was a member of the American Legion Post 121 and the V. F. W. # 6658 both of Emmitsburg. He retired from W. F. Wilson and Sons as a utility pipe layer.
Surviving is a sister Mary Jean Houck of Emmitsburg. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.
Mr. Wantz was preceded in death by his brothers and sisters John J. Wantz Sr., Mildred Glass, Eva Fringer and David B. Wantz, Sr.
Visitation: Friends may call Thursday June 11, from 6-9pm at the Stauffer Funeral Home, 104 East Main Street, Thurmont, MD.
Services:
Services will be held at the funeral home on Friday at 2:00pm . Interment will follow in Emmitsburg Memorial Cemetery, Emmitsburg.
Pallbearers will be Dave Wantz, John Wantz, Steve, Wantz, Chad Houck, Shawn Ott and Marc Houck.