Everett Ross Wentzell 1970 Bridgewater Bulletin Everett Ross Wentzell, 49, of Bridgewater, died Wednesday, April 1st., 1970, at the Dawson Memorial Hospital, Bridgewater. Born March 10th., 1921, in Pinehurst, he was the son of Claude and Annie (Ross) Wentzell of Bridgewater. Mr. Wentzell was the manager of Russell's Drive-In for ten years. He was a member of the Lutheran Church of Bridgewater and Superintendent of the Sunday School for sixrteen years. He was a veteran of World War II, having served overseas for three years, from 1942 to 1945 in England, North Africa,Sicily, Italy, and Belgium and was wounded while stationed in Italy. He was a Past President of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch No. 24, of Bridgewater. Surviving besides his parents are his wife, Ruth (Rhodenizer); two daughters, Beverly and Margo; and one son, Ross, all at home; two sisters, Barbara (Mrs. Richard Archambault), Kingston, Nova Scotia and Rose Marie, Dayspring. He was predeceased by a sister, Rita, thirty-five years ago. A Legion memorial service was held at Wamback's Funeral h]Home on Friday evening, April 3rd., at 7 o'clock for Mr. Wentzell, who was a very active member in the Legion's work. The service was conducted by Branch Chaplain, Rev. Shepphard and attended by President Bernie Churchill with a large turnout of Branch members. Funeral service was held Saturday at 2:30 p.m. in St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Bridgewater, when the church was filled to capacity with sorrowing relatives and friends. Rev. Wilfred Myra officiated and a full choir was in attendance. Hymns sung were "The Lord is My Shepherd and "Onward, Christian Soldiers. Burial was in Brookside Cemetery, Bridgewater.