Oscar Reynold Entz
Oscar Reynold Entz, 89, died Friday (Jan. 8, 2010) at Kidron
Bethel healthcare in North Newton.
He was born May 12, 1920, in Newton to W.H. and Magdalene
(Regier) Entz. On July 29, 1960, he married Helen M. Ensz in Newton. She
survives of home.
Oscar was a member of First Mennonite Church in Newton. He
was raised in Elbing and attended Zion Mennonite Church as he grew up. He
graduated from Hesston Academy and attended Bethel College.
Oscar was a farmer and stockman. He greatly enjoyed working
on his farm and caring for the livestock. He loved to be outside and watch the
beauty of the pastures in the Flint Hills.
Oscar also was a lifelong bird lover and enjoyed their songs
and beauty.
Family was very important to Oscar, and he looked forward to
spending time with his loving family and many friends.
He is survived by his wife; son, Alan and Joan Entz of
Newton; daughters, Mary and Joel Kulp of Fort Worth, Texas, and Ruth and Eric
Buller of Inman; grandchildren, Luke, Hannah and Rachel Kulp of Fort Worth,
Peter and Josiah Buller of Inman, and Ethan, Schyler and Camryn Entz of Newton;
and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, mother and brother,
Albert Entz.
Visitation will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Petersen
Funeral Home.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at
the funeral home. A graveside service will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Greenwood
Cemetery in Newton.
The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at First
Mennonite Church in Newton with Pastor Gordon Scoville officiating.
Memorials may be made to Mennonite Mission Network or First
Mennonite Church in care of the funeral home.
