Herbert Edward Entz

ROCKLAND - Herbert E. Entz, 95, passed peacefully September 7, 2023, at home with his loving daughter and beloved dog, Hildy, at his side.
Born in Rochester, New York November 27, 1927 he, along with his twin brother Robert, was the son of German immigrants Emile and Emma Entz. Herbert graduated from Ben Franklin High School in Rochester, and enlisted in the US Marines Air Corps in July 1946. Stationed at Cherry Point, NC, he served as an aviation mechanic during World War II. He had a lifelong love of airplanes, and used to quip that "they used to let me fix the airplanes, but never let me fly them". After leaving the service he had a brief stint in carpentry and met his beloved wife Doris before he began a long and prosperous career with Xerox Corp. as an Exhibit Specialist. Herb and Doris spent most of their life in the Rochester community before moving to Maine in 2016. They were married for 67 years when she passed in 2018.
In his free time Herb enjoyed restoring some of the last remaining World War II planes as a volunteer with the National Warplane Museum. He was particularly proud of working on the C47, "Whiskey 7", which in 2014 flew to Normandy to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the D Day invasion. He spent many years hunting and fishing as a member of the Pinnacle Hook & Shell club, and tinkering on gas powered model airplanes. He had a tremendous green thumb and especially enjoyed growing gladiolus, white being his favorite. And of course he always enjoyed his evening martini. Herb touched many lives with his kind spirit, his storytelling and pleasant nature. He will be greatly missed.
Predeceased by his wife Doris, he leaves behind his daughter, Cheryl Evangelos of Warren; son and wife, Jeffrey and Tresa Entz of Louisville, KY; a brother Richard and his wife Barbara of Rochester, NY; several nieces and nephews; grandchildren, Rachel Batty and her husband David of South Thomaston, Ethan Evangelos and his wife Jennifer of Union as well as several great-grandchildren.
There will be a celebration of life for Herbert on October 3, 2023, from 5 to 7PM at Waterman's Beach Brewery, 362 Waterman Beach Rd, South Thomaston, ME 04858. Private interment will be held at White Haven Memorial Park, Pittsford, NY.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in the memory of Hert to: National Warplane Museum, Geneseo, NY https://nationalwarplanemuseum.com/ .
Arrangements are in the care of Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, Rockland.2d:{"dateT