# Parke Wentling

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**Parke H. Wentling** (born 05/14/1972) is an American politician and current member of the [Pennsylvania House of Representatives](/source/Pennsylvania_House_of_Representatives), representing the [7th District](/source/Pennsylvania_House_of_Representatives,_District_7) since 2023. A Republican, Wentling previously represented the [17th District](/source/Pennsylvania_House_of_Representatives,_District_17) from 2015 until 2022.

## Early life, education, and career

Wentling was born on May 14, 1972, in [Greenville, Pennsylvania](/source/Greenville,_Pennsylvania). He was raised in Greenville and graduated from [Greenville Area High School](/source/Greenville_Area_School_District) in 1990.[1][2] Wentling earned a [Bachelor of Science](/source/Bachelor_of_Science) degree from [California University of Pennsylvania](/source/California_University_of_Pennsylvania) in 1997 and a [Master in Science](/source/Master_in_Science) from [Clarion University of Pennsylvania](/source/Clarion_University_of_Pennsylvania) in 2010. From 1997 to 2014, Wentling taught at [Wilmington Area School District](/source/Wilmington_Area_School_District).[2]

## Political career

In [2014](/source/2014_Pennsylvania_House_of_Representatives_election), Wentling was first elected to represent the [17th District](/source/Pennsylvania_House_of_Representatives,_District_17) in the [Pennsylvania House of Representatives](/source/Pennsylvania_House_of_Representatives). He was twice re-elected to represent the 17th District in [2018](/source/2018_Pennsylvania_House_of_Representatives_election) and [2020](/source/2020_Pennsylvania_House_of_Representatives_election).[2] Following [redistricting](/source/Redistricting_in_Pennsylvania), Wentling was moved to the [7th District](/source/Pennsylvania_House_of_Representatives,_District_7), which he was elected to represent in [2022](/source/2022_Pennsylvania_House_of_Representatives_election).[3]

In 2019, Wentling was chosen to chair the Joint Legislative Air and Water Pollution Control and Conservation Committee.[4] a body he has served on since 2017.[2]

In 2021, Wentling, a member of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, penned an op-ed where he denounced historical markers falling victim to "revisionist history driven by woke cancel culture." He contended that the Commission's implementation of [Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access](/source/Diversity,_equity,_and_inclusion) led to markers getting removed for ideological reasons, comparing the Commission to the [Ministry of Truth](/source/Ministry_of_Truth) in [George Orwell](/source/George_Orwell)'s dystopian novel *[1984](/source/1984_(novel))*. Wentling also blamed "unelected bureaucrat far-left ideologues within [Governor [Tom Wolf](/source/Tom_Wolf)'s] administration using their positions to implement a belief system they cannot enact through legislative means." and suggested privatizing the erection and maintenance of historical markers.[5] A spokesman for the Commission partially pushedback on Wentling's assertions, stating that any markers that were removed were done so because of "outdated cultural references" written by the Commission's predecessor body. The spokesman also said any removals or replacements were done with the cooperation of historical experts.[6]

## Personal life

Wentling lives in [Greenville, Pennsylvania](/source/Greenville,_Pennsylvania) with his wife Jennifer and their two children. They attend Zion’s Reformed Church in Greenville where Wentling also serves as a deacon.[1]

## References

1. ["About Parke"](https://repwentling.com/about). *PA State Rep. Parke Wentling*. Retrieved 7 January 2023.

1. ["Parke H. Wentling"](https://archives.house.state.pa.us/people/member-biography?ID=5666). *Pennsylvania House of Representatives Archives*. Retrieved 7 January 2023.

1. Gauntner, Mike (November 9, 2022). ["Decision 2022: Pennsylvania Representative, Parke Wentling wins re-election"](https://www.wfmj.com/story/47661598/decision-2022-pennsylvania-representative-parke-wentling-wins-reelection). *[WFMJ-TV](/source/WFMJ-TV)*. Retrieved 7 January 2023.

1. ["Rep. Wentling elected to state conservation committee"](https://www.goerie.com/story/news/politics/2019/12/10/rep-wentling-elected-to-state/2112333007/). *Erie Times-News*. December 10, 2019. Retrieved 24 June 2024.

1. Wentling, Parke (October 28, 2021). ["Pennsylvania's history should reflect facts, not ideology"](https://www.cityandstatepa.com/opinion/2021/10/pennsylvanias-history-should-reflect-facts-not-ideology/364389/). *City & State Pennsylvania*. Retrieved 25 June 2024.

1. Miller, Cassie (November 8, 2021). ["Rep. Wentling floats privatizing 'historical recognitions,' criticizes PA diversity efforts"](https://www.goerie.com/story/news/state/2021/11/09/wentling-privatize-historical-markers-criticizes-diversity-efforts/6316115001/). *GoErie*. Pennsylvania Capital-Star. Retrieved 25 June 2024.

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