Richard L. Lentz, Janesville, WI  (1929 - 2013)

March 12, 1929 - February 15, 2013
Richard L. Lentz, age 83, of Janesville, died on Friday, Feb. 15, 2013, at home. He was born in Janesville, on March 12, 1929, the son of William and Laura (Heinz) Lentz. He graduated from Janesville High School in 1949, and served in the U.S. Army Airborne during the Korean War. Richard married Nancy K. Homan in Janesville, on Aug. 9, 1974. He retired from Hufcor, and was a member of First Christian Church.
Richard is survived by his wife, Nancy Lentz; three children: Amber E. (Andrew) Schoonover, Andrew (Amber M.) Lentz and Kaitlin (Steve Henschel) Lentz, all of Janesville; seven grandchildren: Hannah, Hunter, Amilia, Preston, Jayden, Lilyanna and Destiny; and a sister, Dorothy Dyson of Janesville. He was preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Nickholas Henschel; and three brothers: Lorenz Lentz, Edward Lentz and David Lentz.
A Memorial Service will be held at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013, at FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH with Rev. Dee Ann Woods officiating. A visitation will be held on Thursday from 2 until 3 p.m. at the CHURCH. Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. SCHNEIDER APFEL SCHNEIDER & SCHNEIDER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY is assisting the family. For on-line condolences and registry: www.schneiderfuneraldirectors.com
The family wishes to thank Agrace HospiceCare, Inc. for their wonderful care.