Norman "Jack" Lenz

Norman "Jack" Lenz, age 75 of Hastings passed away April 9, 2012 in Apache Junction, Arizona. He was born January 13, 1937 in Hastings, the son of Harry and Reatha (Ferris) Lenz.

Jack graduated from Hastings High School in 1955. He honorably served in the United States Army. Jack married Judith Hall on May 27, 1961. He worked for Hoffman Brothers in Battle Creek, as a heavy equipment operator. Jack also held positions as Barry County Road Commissioner and Charlton Park Commissioner.

He owned and operated the family farm, which was one of his greatest loves, retiring in 1999.

Jack was a member of the Hope United Methodist Church. His interests included Fishing, British Race cars, Antique Tractors, restoring land back to farmable land, and traveling.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents: Harry and Reatha Lenz; wife, Judith Ann Lenz; father-in-law, Dale Hall; brother-in-law, Mark Anderson.

He is survived by his daughter, Jill (Ron) Cotant; sons: John (Liz) Lenz, Joel (Natalie) Lenz, Jim (Carrie) Lenz; grandchildren: Ellen, Erin and Annette Cotant; Callan and Suzie Lenz; Evan Lenz; Abbie, Alec and Drew Lenz; sister, Betty (Dick) Bryans; brother-in-laws: Ron (Juanita) Hall and Chris (Cindy) Hall; sister-in-laws: Carole (Milt) Poulos and Christine Anderson; mother-in-law, Dolores Hall and many friends.

Memorial Contributions:
1)  Barry County Agricultural Fair Improvement Fund
1350 N. M-37 Hwy.
Hastings, MI  49058

2)  Hastings FFA  Alumni
c/o Kim Falconer
3575 Hammond Rd.
Hastings, MI  49058

Visitation:
Thursday, April 12, 2012 2-4pm & 6-8 pm
Friday, April 13, 2012 10-11am
Hope United Methodist Church

Memorial Service:
Friday April 13, 2012 @ 11:00 am
Hope United Methodist Church
2920 S. M-37 Hwy.
Hastings, MI 49058
Pastor Richard D. Moore, officiating

Luncheon:
Immediately following memorial service
Hope United Methodist Church