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Rodney Dale Lantz

Sep 23, 1953 – Mar 19, 2019

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In keeping with Rodney’s wish, a private service was held, and burial took place in Graceland Cemetery.

Rodney D. Lantz, 65, passed away in Ascension-All Saints, on Tuesday, March 19, 2019. He was born in Racine, on September 23, 1953,  the son of Douglas C. and Joanne K. (nee: Valukas) Lantz.

Rodney was a graduate of Racine Lutheran High School, Class of ’72. He had been employed  by Southern Wisconsin Hospital for over 15 years. Rodney was an avid reader, virtually creating his own library. He also volunteered as a “Big Brother”, and was a driver for the American Red Cross.

Rodney is survived by his parents, Douglas C. and Joanne K. Lantz; aunt and uncle, Dennis and Eileen Valukas; cousins, Emily Valukas and Gordon Simanek, and his longtime companion and loving cat, Tiger.

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  1. J. Flowers says

    March 25, 2019 at 1:57 pm

    Dear family and friends, I’m very sorry for your loss. I’m looking forward to seeing God’s promise fulfilled at Revelation 21:4 where it says sickness, pain and death will be no more. I hope this scripture brings you comfort.

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