Arthur Slentz, 85, 609 Lawn St, Winchester, died Tue, Jun 1, 1999, at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie after a long illness.
He was born Sep 14, 1913, in Montpelier to Ervin and Losie VanHorn Slentz.
A graduate of Montpelier High School, he worked at Indiana Glass in Dunkirk for 42 years. Later, he was a night superintendent.
He was a member of Pleasantdale North Methodist Church in Montpelier and Elks Lodge 1776 in Dunkirk.
Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Margaret Johnston Slentz; one daughter, Sheila Brown of Dunkirk; a stepdaughter, Janice Botkin of Winchester; three grandchildren; five great grandchildren; a brother, Albert Slentz of Montpelier; and a sister, Dorothy Jones of Albany.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Emmabell Uhrick Slentz; one brother, Paul Slentz; and a sister, Vivian Quinsenberry.
Service will be at 1 pm Friday at Walker Funeral Home, Winchester, where friends may call from noon to 1 pm Friday. The Rev. Lewis Hansen will officiate. Burial will be at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Dunkirk.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.
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