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Donald Alan Lantz, 65, of Valley Head, West Virginia, entered into eternal life after a short illness Thursday, June 22, 2023, at his sister's home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born Sept. 11, 1957, in Elkins West Virginia, a son of the late Leonard Lee and Margaret Mae Bodkins Lantz.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Carmel Lantz.
He is survived by two daughters, Alainna Brown and husband, Hunter, of Lexington, Kentucky, and Julia Nuzzo and husband, Nicholas, of Monroe, Ohio; three grandchildren, Adeline and Asher Brown of Lexington and Roman Nuzzo of Monroe; five siblings, Kay Hollen and husband, Pete, of Buckhannon, Dana Lantz and wife, Carmel, of Buckhannon, Bonita Spencer and husband, Roger, of Buckhannon, Brenda Futten and husband, Bill, of Fairmont, West Virginia, and Steve Lantz of Buckhannon; three aunts, Hallie Fedowich of New York, Mary Smith and husband, Raymond, of Sarasota, Florida, and Carla Kiess and husband, Melvin, of Beverly, West Virginia; three uncles, Joe Bodkins and wife, Jo Ellen, of Elkins, Phillip Lantz and wife, Margaret, of Elkins, and Jennings Lantz and wife, Karen, of West Farmington, Ohio; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Mr. Lantz graduated from Buckhannon- Upshur High School in 1974. He obtained his contracting license and was a painter. Don was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, gardening, collecting coins and searching for Indian artifacts. Those who knew Don fondly remember his delicious homemade pies that he would generously give to his friends and family.
In honoring Mr. Lantz's wishes, he will be cremated.
Friends will be received for a graveside memorial service Sunday, July 16, 2023, at 3 p.m. at the Valley Head Cemetery in Valley Head, West Virginia.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Don's memory to the Valley Head Cemetery to help with upkeep. Please send donations in care of Cheryl See, 20545 Seneca Trail, Huttonsville, WV 26273.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com.
Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.