S. Kenneth Wengert Sr.

S. Kenneth Wengert, Sr., 99, of Cornwall Manor and formerly a resident of Cleona for 63 years, took his last journey to his Heavenly home on August 28, 2026. He was the husband of Charlotte L. (Shott) Wengert and would have celebrated their 79th wedding anniversary on December 25th. Born in Lebanon on January 11, 1927, he was the last surviving son of the late Samuel K. and Ada (Horst) Wengert. He was a graduate of Lebanon High School, Class of 1945. In his senior year of high school, Ken enlisted and served in the U.S. Navy during WWII in the Pacific Theater of which he was a proud combat veteran. After his return from the Navy, he finished high school, met his wife, attended Lebanon Valley College, got married, and had a large milk route with Wengert’s Dairy for several years. He always wanted to start his own business. In 1969 he started a surplus & wholesale food business. In 1981 he established a successful building & remodeling business of which he was owner until his retirement in 2010. Wengert’s Home Center celebrated their 45th anniversary this year of which he was very proud. He was also a member of St. Mark’s United Church of Christ, Lebanon. He enjoyed auctions, collecting milk bottles, convertibles, reading, and especially “sweet treats.” His motto was, “Life is short; eat dessert first.” He also enjoyed watching the “Gap” grow and visiting Memorial Lake. He and Charlotte moved to an apartment at Cornwall Manor in 2017, and he then moved to the Health Center in May 2025. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter Victoria W. wife of Bruce Rhoads of York; son Samuel K. Wengert, Jr., of Cleona; sister Joan Hettinger of FL; four grandchildren: Hilary (Chris) Magaro, Samuel K. (Lisa) Wengert, III, Benjamin (partner Dixie Santana) Wengert, and Isaac (fiancée Natalie Boehmer) Wengert; and six great grandchildren: Michael & Ava Wengert, Olivia Magaro, Bentley & Daelan Wengert, and Harper Wengert. He loved his family very much and was blessed to see almost all of them in the few days before his death. He was preceded in death by his grandson Heath Rhoads, great grandson Jace Wengert, brothers Harlan, Clifford and John Wengert, and sisters Louise White and Jane Sprecher. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at the Kreamer & Lum Funeral Home & Crematory, Jonestown. There will be a visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment with military honors will be held at the convenience of the family at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.

S. Kenneth Wengert Sr.

January 11, 1927 - August 28, 2026