Robert A. Lantz, 97, of Loves Park died Wednesday, December 6, 2017, in his home. Born August 1, 1920, in Cherry Valley, the son of John A. and Edna Mae (Peterson) Lantz. Veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army Air Corps. Married Eleanor Curtis. Employed by Woodward Governor for 35 years. Charter member of Riverside Community Church. Member of the Y’s Men Club. Survivors include his wife, Eleanor; daughters, Diana Mae Lantz and Brenda Lantz; grandchildren, Allison (Joe) Malcom and Annette (Pete) Fog; great-grandchildren, Lily, Lyla, Keaton and Kamden; sister, Barb Marinelli. Predeceased by his parents.
Service at 10 a.m. Sunday, December 10, in Delehanty Funeral Home, Ltd., 401 River Lane, Loves Park.