1921
John
2014
John M. Lenz, Sr.
October 8, 1921 — December 11, 2014
John M. Lenz, Sr., age 94, passed away December 11, 2014, unexpectedly, after a short illness.
John was born in Flint, Michigan on October 8, 1921. He graduated from Cooley High School in Detroit, Michigan with high honors. John enjoyed figure skating at the best.
John enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps, with bravery, dignity, honor and respect, for his country. He received many metals and honors as an intelligence officer; serving three and a half years, after which he returned to Battle Creek, Michigan.
John retired from the Battle Creek Gas Company as a maintenance supervisor. He worked for Barry County as a building inspector, security officer, and construction builder for many years.
John's biggest enjoyment in life was when he met and married his lovely wife, Margaret Donaldson. He and his wife raised three beautiful children together, Linda Lenz of Clearwater Beach, FL (husband, Terry Green deceased); John Lenz, Jr. (wife, Sabine Mosdorfer-Lenz) of Battle Creek, MI; and Karen Lenz-Wallington (husband, Jack Wallington) of Grand Rapids, MI.
John is survived by his wife, his children, two grandchildren, Jonathan Lenz (wife, Amy Lenz) Chad Lenz (wife, Shasta Lenz), three great-grandchildren: Zane Lenz, Livia Lenz and Kaysen Lenz, his
brother, Bernard Stampfler, Kalamazoo, MI; and sister, DeAnna Gorecki, Spain,
John's most interesting hobbies were writing poetry, boating, snowmobiling and taking long trips with his family.
John will be missed by all... his wife, Margaret, family, Linda, Karen, John Jr., and his grandchildren and relatives.
John was a kind, loving, thoughtful understanding man with pride, compassion, dignity and respect for all. Deep from our hearts, your family will love you John, always and forever and you will never be forgotten.
Special thanks to all our kind neighbors, especially Colleen and Ryan Walker, Bernard Stampfler, Dr. Amy Curry, Dr. Raymond Nolen, Dr. Ruddy, Bay Care Alliant Hospital, FL, Dr. Nabil Gergis, FL, Dr. Jeffery Prossar, FL and all the nurses at Comprehensive Health and Rehab, FL.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2015 at 1:30 pm at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings.
John was born in Flint, Michigan on October 8, 1921. He graduated from Cooley High School in Detroit, Michigan with high honors. John enjoyed figure skating at the best.
John enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps, with bravery, dignity, honor and respect, for his country. He received many metals and honors as an intelligence officer; serving three and a half years, after which he returned to Battle Creek, Michigan.
John retired from the Battle Creek Gas Company as a maintenance supervisor. He worked for Barry County as a building inspector, security officer, and construction builder for many years.
John's biggest enjoyment in life was when he met and married his lovely wife, Margaret Donaldson. He and his wife raised three beautiful children together, Linda Lenz of Clearwater Beach, FL (husband, Terry Green deceased); John Lenz, Jr. (wife, Sabine Mosdorfer-Lenz) of Battle Creek, MI; and Karen Lenz-Wallington (husband, Jack Wallington) of Grand Rapids, MI.
John is survived by his wife, his children, two grandchildren, Jonathan Lenz (wife, Amy Lenz) Chad Lenz (wife, Shasta Lenz), three great-grandchildren: Zane Lenz, Livia Lenz and Kaysen Lenz, his
brother, Bernard Stampfler, Kalamazoo, MI; and sister, DeAnna Gorecki, Spain,
John's most interesting hobbies were writing poetry, boating, snowmobiling and taking long trips with his family.
John will be missed by all... his wife, Margaret, family, Linda, Karen, John Jr., and his grandchildren and relatives.
John was a kind, loving, thoughtful understanding man with pride, compassion, dignity and respect for all. Deep from our hearts, your family will love you John, always and forever and you will never be forgotten.
Special thanks to all our kind neighbors, especially Colleen and Ryan Walker, Bernard Stampfler, Dr. Amy Curry, Dr. Raymond Nolen, Dr. Ruddy, Bay Care Alliant Hospital, FL, Dr. Nabil Gergis, FL, Dr. Jeffery Prossar, FL and all the nurses at Comprehensive Health and Rehab, FL.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2015 at 1:30 pm at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings.
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