Alan Guthrie Wentner

Alan Guthrie Wentner was born on June 18, 1940, in Ross, Calif.

He died unexpectedly in Sandpoint, Idaho, on Feb. 24, 2008.

He graduated from University of California-Berkeley in 1963, joined his father in the family insurance business and in 1974 formed the insurance firm of Metzger & Wentner, Inc.

In 1990 he retired and moved to Sandpoint, where he enjoyed horses, boating, woodworking and remodeling and building houses and boats.

He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Anton and Melissa Wentner of Napili, Hawaii; his daughter, Lissa Wentner and Peter Gregory, of San Rafael, Calif.; his stepson, Mark Rinehart, of San Francisco, Calif.; and his dog, Skipper.

His mother and father, Lyle and Jessie Wentner; his brother, Bruce Wentner; and his sister, Marsha Citroen; preceded Alan in death.

He was a devoted father and friend, and will be remembered for his generosity, warmth and loving spirit.

There will be a celebration of Alan's life in Sandpoint this summer.

He will always be in our hearts.