David E. Lentz, age 80, of Horicon, died Friday, November 24, 2023 at Clearview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Juneau. Visitation for Dave will be at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Horicon on December 7, 2023 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at church on December 7, 2023Continue Reading
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David E. Lentz, age 80, of Horicon, died Friday, November 24, 2023 at Clearview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Juneau.
Visitation for Dave will be at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Horicon on December 7, 2023 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at church on December 7, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. Fr. Justin Lopina will officiate. Burial will be at St. Malachy Cemetery in Horicon where military honors will be performed by Horicon American Legion Post #157.
David Edward Lentz was born on October 13, 1943 in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin to Adelbert and Grace (Fagan) Lentz. He graduated from Horicon High School in 1961. Dave served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War from October 15, 1964 to August 15, 1968. On May 26, 1973, he was united in marriage with Marlene Froemming at St. Malachy Catholic Church in Horicon. Dave worked at John Deere Horicon Works for many years, retiring in 2000. He enjoyed gardening, reading, and watch watching military documentaries and history on Public TV. Dave was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Horicon where he served as sacristan and was on the Prayer and Worship committee. He was also a member of the Horicon American Legion Post #157.
Survivors include his wife, Marlene Lentz of Juneau; his daughter, Teresa (Chris) Sawyer of Horicon; two grandsons, Alexander Sawyer (Jennifer Schmidt) and Zachery Sawyer, both of Horicon; a brother-in-law, Robert Weiss of Horicon; a sister-in-law, Janice (Dan) Roethle; a brother-in-law, David (Kathy) Froemming; six nieces and nephews, Ellen (Mike) Christians, Marcia (Craig) Kadinger, Ryan (Nicole) Helmer, and their daughter Sarah, Joel (Colleen) Christians, Caitlin (Brad) Engelmann, and Brian (Natalie) Froemming; other relatives and friends. Dave was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Carol Weiss and Mary Helmer; a brother-in-law, Merlin Helmer; and a niece, Rachel Hammons.
If desired, memorials may be made in David E. Lentz’s name to Sacred Heart Church Food Pantry or the American Diabetes Association
Paulette Brown Sacksteder
left a message on November 30, 2023:
My sister Judy Brown Pearce and I remember how wonderful Dave was to our mother Pauline Brown across the street — we grew up near Dave and his family on S. Nebraska St. After our dad George Brown died in 1996, our mother Pauline lived there until she died in 2006. Dave would check on her and he would come and shovel her long driveway as Mom got older and we were not around. Such a great guy and a classmate of Paulette’s. We'll always remember him.
Fr. Tom Biersack
left a message on November 29, 2023:
my sympathy to the Lentz family. When I was the neighboring pastor and we had communal celebrations at Sacred Heart, David was always so kind, hospitable and friendly which I appreciated. So I can only imagine how much you, as a family, will miss his love and kindness and smile. Again, my sympathy and I will keep David in prayer.
Kailey Santos
left a message on November 27, 2023:
David will always be remembered such a kind, loving and thankful resident and most importantly person. He will forever be in my prayers.
Marcey Sage
left a message on November 26, 2023:
Teresa and family, my deepest condolences on the passing of your dad. It’s never easy losing a parent, remember to take care of yourself as you go through this difficult time.
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Paulette Brown Sacksteder
left a message on November 30, 2023:
My sister Judy Brown Pearce and I remember how wonderful Dave was to our mother Pauline Brown across the street — we grew up near Dave and his family on S. Nebraska St. After our dad George Brown died in 1996, our mother Pauline lived there until she died in 2006. Dave would check on her and he would come and shovel her long driveway as Mom got older and we were not around. Such a great guy and a classmate of Paulette’s. We'll always remember him.
Fr. Tom Biersack
left a message on November 29, 2023:
my sympathy to the Lentz family. When I was the neighboring pastor and we had communal celebrations at Sacred Heart, David was always so kind, hospitable and friendly which I appreciated. So I can only imagine how much you, as a family, will miss his love and kindness and smile. Again, my sympathy and I will keep David in prayer.
Kailey Santos
left a message on November 27, 2023:
David will always be remembered such a kind, loving and thankful resident and most importantly person. He will forever be in my prayers.
Marcey Sage
left a message on November 26, 2023:
Teresa and family, my deepest condolences on the passing of your dad. It’s never easy losing a parent, remember to take care of yourself as you go through this difficult time.
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