Dylan Wentland
September 29, 2008
Dylan Wentland, 17, died Monday, September 29, 2008 from injuries sustained in an auto accident. He was born June 29, 1991 to Dennis and Shellie Wentland in Des Moines, Iowa.
He was a student at the SE Polk Harbor in Altoona and was working for UPS. Dylan had a great love for racing motocross and wrestling, for which he competed only to win and succeed. He also enjoyed baseball, fishing and helping “dad” pour concrete, the best times were spent with his large family and lots of friends.
Dylan is survived by his parents, Shellie and Dennis Wentland; brother, Jesse; sisters, Nikky, Savanna and Jessica; his niece, Paige, grandparents, Elaine Wentland and Sharon and Richard Dolash and lots of aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, John Wentland and his uncle, Daryl Wentland
He was a very happy person with a smile that we will always remember with awesome jokes and one liner’s.
Special thoughts and prayers to his cousin Austin Courtney, who is in the University of Iowa Hospital.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, October 3, 2008 at Saints John and Paul Catholic Church in Altoona, Iowa, burial following at the Canfield Ivy Cemetery, Ivy, Iowa. Friends may visit with family from 5 – 7 p.m. Thursday, October 2, 2008 with a 7 p.m. prayer service, at the church.
Hamilton’s Altoona Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Sam and Marlo
10/01/2008
Dylan was so much fun during his visits to Florida. He was truly wonderful, we will miss him deeply, and all of you are constantly in our thoughts. Your family is one of the nicest bunch we have ever met - you really enjoy being together and have so much fun while you are! We wish so much that we could be there in Iowa in person for you. Please call us if we can do anything - do not hesitate - day or night. Love Sam, Marlo, Conan and Dallas
Sheryl Linden
10/01/2008
Sharon, Dick, Shelly, and family,
I am so terribly sorry to hear about the loss of Dylan. I can't possibly imagine the pain you are going through right now. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Sharon, I only knew Dylan through your words and the way you spoke about him and I know he was a terrific young man. I wish I could be there to give you a great big HUG!! Just know that I am thinking of all of you!
Sheryl and Frank Linden and Family
Goodland, Kansas
The Kanes
10/01/2008
We will miss Dylan and are so very sorry for your loss. We have fond, happy memories of him and his sweet smile. Know that you and your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers. With Heartfelt Sympathy, Kraig, Terri, Luke, Jake and Kelsey Kane
Raedean (Fraaken)Kelce
09/30/2008
My Family Is So Sorry For Your Loss!
Cora Brooks
09/30/2008
I am so sorry about your loss