Gregory Wentzel, 51, of Lebanon, Pennsylvania, died March 7, 2017, from a cardiac event a few hours after working a cardiac arrest in the line-of-duty.
Greg was a long time public servant with roots in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. Hailing from a close-knit community with an enormous family creating a web of support, he could only have been poised for success.
Greg became an Eagle Scout with Troop 11 of the Boy Scouts of America. After graduating from Lebanon Catholic High School in 1985, Greg became a paramedic at the University of Kansas.
In 1986, Greg became one of the first paramedics serving Lebanon, Pennsylvania.
He served in multiple areas including First Aid and Safety Patrol in Lebanon as well as an agency in San Diego, California.
Greg was not just known for his service in Emergency Medical Services. He was both a supportive family man and avid outdoorsman. He loved to fish, camp, hike and bike with his family. He was also a skilled gardener and woodworker. He and his wife, Jen, were known in their community for rescuing huskies.
As a lifelong public servant, Greg will be sorely missed both in Lebanon and across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.