Keith A. ‘Skeeter’ Lanz Obit
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Keith A. ‘Skeeter’ Lanz Obit
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Posted: 16 Jan 2008 1:15PM GMT |
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Adrian Daily Telegram, Wednesday, January 16, 2008, pg A2
Keith A. ‘Skeeter’ Lanz Obit
DEERFIELD — Keith A. “Skeeter” Lanz, 65, of Deerfield passed away peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, at the Lake Park Comfort Care Center in Sylvania, Ohio.
He was born on Nov. 30, 1942, in Adrian, Mich., the son of Carl and Regina (McWilliams) Lanz. On July 7, 1967, Keith was married to the former Janet M. Pieh in Deerfield, Mich.
Skeeter attended Deerfield High School and graduated in 1960. Upon graduation, he went on to serve his country in the United States Army National Guard. Skeeter worked at the Revco Plant in Deerfield, Mich., early on in his life and later went on to become a carpenter by trade. He was employed the majority of his life as a carpenter and estimater with Ann Arbor Ceiling and Partition in Ann Arbor, Mich., where he worked for 35 years, eventually retiring in 2004.
Skeeter was a member of the Detroit Carpenter’s Union Local #687, the Deerfield American Legion Post #392 for the last 37 years, the Fraternal Order of the Eagles in Brooklyn, Mich., and he also served on the Deerfield Volunteer Fire Department for 20 years. Skeeter and his family enjoyed summers at their cottage at Marr Lake in Onsted for the past 25 years with their extended family, Jim and Sandy Witt, Jennifer Blake and family and Megan Karpinski and family. Skeeter was loved by so many, especially his lifetime loyal friends. He was a friend to all who made his acquaintance and was willing to donate his time and knowledge for anyone. He enjoyed fixing things and serving as a “handyman” to anyone who needed his help with anything. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Surviving is his wife, Janet Lanz of Deerfield; three children, Allyn (Rhonda) Lanz of Tipton, Amy (Mark) Madalinski of Blissfield and Brian (Jackie) Lanz of Milan; his mother-in-law, Georgette Pieh of Largo, Fla.; one brother, Gary Lanz of Tucson, Ariz.; one sister, Kay (Russell) Bierley of Sun Lakes, Ariz.; his in-laws, Bob (Dee) Pieh of Deerfield; his aunt, Ruth Gilson of Deerfield; his eight grandchildren, Dustin MacDonald, Stephanie Lanz, Kelsey Allen, Dylan MacDonald, Ryan Madalinski, Abby Jean Madalinski, Allycia Lanz and Ashlee Lanz; and many nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Regina Lanz, and his father-in-law, Richard Pieh.
A memorial service to celebrate the life of Skeeter will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Tagsold Funeral Home in Blissfield, Mich., with the Rev. Michael Clemmer officiating. Burial will follow in Deerfield Cemetery in Deerfield. Family and friends may call or visit the funeral home on Wednesday from 1 to 9 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Deerfield American Legion Post #392 or the Deerfield Volunteer Fire Department. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
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Keith A. ‘Skeeter’ Lanz Obit
DEERFIELD — Keith A. “Skeeter” Lanz, 65, of Deerfield passed away peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, at the Lake Park Comfort Care Center in Sylvania, Ohio.
He was born on Nov. 30, 1942, in Adrian, Mich., the son of Carl and Regina (McWilliams) Lanz. On July 7, 1967, Keith was married to the former Janet M. Pieh in Deerfield, Mich.
Skeeter attended Deerfield High School and graduated in 1960. Upon graduation, he went on to serve his country in the United States Army National Guard. Skeeter worked at the Revco Plant in Deerfield, Mich., early on in his life and later went on to become a carpenter by trade. He was employed the majority of his life as a carpenter and estimater with Ann Arbor Ceiling and Partition in Ann Arbor, Mich., where he worked for 35 years, eventually retiring in 2004.
Skeeter was a member of the Detroit Carpenter’s Union Local #687, the Deerfield American Legion Post #392 for the last 37 years, the Fraternal Order of the Eagles in Brooklyn, Mich., and he also served on the Deerfield Volunteer Fire Department for 20 years. Skeeter and his family enjoyed summers at their cottage at Marr Lake in Onsted for the past 25 years with their extended family, Jim and Sandy Witt, Jennifer Blake and family and Megan Karpinski and family. Skeeter was loved by so many, especially his lifetime loyal friends. He was a friend to all who made his acquaintance and was willing to donate his time and knowledge for anyone. He enjoyed fixing things and serving as a “handyman” to anyone who needed his help with anything. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Surviving is his wife, Janet Lanz of Deerfield; three children, Allyn (Rhonda) Lanz of Tipton, Amy (Mark) Madalinski of Blissfield and Brian (Jackie) Lanz of Milan; his mother-in-law, Georgette Pieh of Largo, Fla.; one brother, Gary Lanz of Tucson, Ariz.; one sister, Kay (Russell) Bierley of Sun Lakes, Ariz.; his in-laws, Bob (Dee) Pieh of Deerfield; his aunt, Ruth Gilson of Deerfield; his eight grandchildren, Dustin MacDonald, Stephanie Lanz, Kelsey Allen, Dylan MacDonald, Ryan Madalinski, Abby Jean Madalinski, Allycia Lanz and Ashlee Lanz; and many nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Regina Lanz, and his father-in-law, Richard Pieh.
A memorial service to celebrate the life of Skeeter will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Tagsold Funeral Home in Blissfield, Mich., with the Rev. Michael Clemmer officiating. Burial will follow in Deerfield Cemetery in Deerfield. Family and friends may call or visit the funeral home on Wednesday from 1 to 9 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Deerfield American Legion Post #392 or the Deerfield Volunteer Fire Department. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
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