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Richard H. “Dick” Wenger, 82

December 14, 2024

Richard H. “Dick” Wenger, 82, of Lancaster, passed away on December 14, 2024. He was the husband of Kelli (Lucas) Wenger, with whom he shared 56 years of marriage this past December 14th . Born in The Buck, he was the son of the late Samuel M. and Pearl Moore Wenger.

Dick had been the owner of the former Wenger Pontiac GMC Truck in The Buck, operating the dealership with his wife, Kelli, from 1974 to 2003.

He was a US Army veteran, serving as a Military Policeman from 1960 to 1962 with the rank of SP4

Dick was a true “Buck Boy”, very proud to have grown up in that area. He loved to play softball, playing for many years, last in an over 60s league with his wife, Kelli, playing on the same team.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Timothy R. married to Andrea Wenger of Lancaster; his 2 grandchildren Alana and Frank, and by his brother, Daniel married to Lynn Wenger of Denver, CO. He was preceded in death by his siblings: Nancy Kreider and David Wenger.

Friends are invited to attend Dick’s Memorial Service on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 10 AM at the Charles F. Snyder III Funeral Home & Crematory, 2421 Willow Street Pike, Willow Street, PA. His family will greet friends following the service at the funeral home.

Dick’s family asks that you dress casually, jeans and a sweatshirt, team or otherwise,
(but no Dallas Cowboys, please)….

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinsons Research, Box 5014, Hagerstown, MD 21741 give.michaeljfox.org/donate or Hospice & Community Care at www.hospiceandcommunitycare.org/hospice-care.

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January 22, 2025

We are so sorry to hear of Dick’s passing. Dick was the cousin of my father Bob Stoner. I have fond memories of Dick when I was growing up. We will be praying for you and your family at this time.
Sandy Stoner Warrington

January 17, 2025

So sorry, condolences to you, Kelli and to all the family.
Laura ( Jean) Tamakoshi

January 17, 2025

So sorry, condolences to you, Kelli and to all the family.
Laura ( Jean) Tamakoshi

January 13, 2025

Kelli, I am so sorry to hear that Dick passed away! He fought the good fight!. So many memories of golf at Pilgrims Oak and Ocean City.
Mary Hershey

January 12, 2025

Kelli, my deepest sympathies to you and your family. Praying for you in this difficult time.
Cheryl Haddon

January 09, 2025

My sympathies to cousin Dick Wenger’s family. We were in high school at Solanco together in the class of ’59. May God give you comfort in your sorry and lots of good memories.
Cousin Charlotte Wenger Herr, Wilmington, DE

January 06, 2025

Hello Kelli , Don Ankrum here, wanted to offer our condolences to you and Tim. So sorry to hear about Dick’s passing. We will not be able to attend the service on the 18th, we will be in Pittsburgh for our granddaughter’s 18th birthday.
We have many good memories of softball at the Buck. I can see Dick and his Dad standing behind home plate watching after they finished their days work in the garage.
We bought and sold many cars at Wenger Pontiac. Missy still talks about her Honda CRV, the best car she ever had, she put many miles on it using very little gas.
PS……Do you still eat “fireballs”? You always filled your pocket before we left for basketball games!

January 05, 2025

I always like to be around Dick, a really great guy. I bought a new GMC truck from Dick
at his dealership at the Buck. Played a little golf with Dick an went with the golf group to
eat after the round of golf, good times. My condolences to his wife an his family.
Jerry Eckman

January 05, 2025

So sorry to hear about Dick’s passing. Dick and myself were team mates for many years and he was a great softball player.
Don Pryer

January 05, 2025

Kelli,
Bill and I send our condolences. It breaks my heart as I was looking forward to seeing you both as we startup Crush PD at The Glen at WVC this week.
When and if you feel up to it, please stop by. We would love to see you.
Brenda and Bill Dorsey

January 05, 2025

Kelli
I’m sorry to hear about Dicks passing. You are in my prayers and thought. So many fond memories of basketball and softball games and tournaments.
Pam (Smeltz) Wiley

Services: Saturday, January 18, 2025; 10:00 AM; Charles F. Snyder III Funeral Home & Crematory; 2421 Willow Street Pike; Willow Street, PA
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