Kristin L. Wentz, 58, of Emmaus, died April 15, 2023, at Lehigh Valley Hospice, Allentown. She was the loving wife of Frederick E. “Rick” Wentz Jr. with whom she shared 34 years of marriage. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Willard and Lois (Eckert) Koch.

She graduated from Lehigh Valley Christian Academy in 1983 and earned a business degree from Allentown Business School as well as a dental degree from Lehigh Valley School of Dental Assisting. She worked for many years as a dental assistant and finished her career at Dr. Allen R. Crawford, DMD.

She was a member of St. John’s U.C.C., Emmaus.

She will be deeply missed by all her family and friends. Family was very important to her and she was known as being a wonderful and understanding mom. She enjoyed running, gardening and spending time with her cat Jasper. She was passionate about baking. She would go out of her way for anyone to be compassionate, kind and friendly.

She is survived by her husband; children, Rob Nicol (Laura), Rachel (Shane) and Erick; grandchildren, Owen and Vivienne; siblings, Barry Koch, Deb Koch (Lisa) and Kevin Koch (Diane); many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a grandson, Clyde Lester Bailey.

Memorial contributions may be made in her name to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation, 28 W. 44th St., Suite 609, New York, N.Y. 10036 or a charity of your choice.

A Celebration of Life will be held 8 p.m. April 21 in the Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., 250 Main St., Emmaus. A viewing will be held 6 to 8 p.m.