Dieter Wentz, 77 years, of Center Valley, passed away Monday, September 8, 2014 at home.  He was the devoted husband of Joanne S. (Balliet) Wentz for 54 years this month.  Born in Nuremberg, Germany, he was a son of the late Marvin and Anne (Weig) Wentz.

He received his Bachelor's Degree from Moravian College, and two Masters' Degrees in Education from Kutztown University and Lehigh University.  Dieter had a dedicated career in education including teaching English and German at Parkland High School from 1962 to 1973, where he also loved his role as a Varsity Football Coach.  This was followed by a long-time commitment to Upper Bucks Vocational Technical School as the Director of Guidance Services, where he was extremely proud of the high percentage of student job placements achieved during his tenure. He retired in 1997. He gave back to institutions important to him by volunteering at Lehigh Valley Hospital in the Patient Representative's Office; and at Lehigh University volunteering in the Athletics Department to assist visitors, students and patrons. An avid walker, he would frequently enjoy taking morning walks along the paths of the Saucon Rail Trail. He was a loving father and wonderful grandfather.

Survivors: wife, daughters; Lisa wife of Paul Hellmuth of Quincy, MA and Melanie Welsh and fiancé Jamie Bosler of Coopersburg, brothers, Werner of Milford and Thomas of Palmerton, grandchildren, Joey Welsh, and Eric and Amanda Hellmuth, nieces and nephews.

Services: 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, September 13 at Jordan Lutheran Church, 5103 Snowdrift Rd., Orefield, with the Rev. Jimmy Lee Werley officiating.  Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11:00 A.M.  Interment Church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the luncheon immediately following the burial, at the church.  Arrangements by Keller Funeral Homes, Inc., Fogelsville. Online Condolences may be offered to the family at www.KellerFuneralHomes.com

In lieu of flowers , donations may be made to "Lehigh Athletics" at Lehigh University, 641 Taylor Street, Bethlehem, PA  18015. Please note in Memory of Dieter Wentz. The funds will be used for Lehigh students and student athletes in need.