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Lewis Richard Lantz

1941 - 2009

BORN

1941

DIED

2009

Lewis Lantz Obituary

Passed away June 8, 2009 surrounded by loved ones after a long battle with cancer. He is preceded by his second wife, Marta. He is survived by his two children, Richard Lantz and Melinda Marinko; and six step daughters, Patty & Mike Fikstad, Elizabeth & Greg Holihan, Amanda & Stan Martin, Christina & David Gates, Marta Plumblee and Kathleen & Buddy Parks. He left behind 16 grandchildren. Lewis was a payroll supervisor for Northrop / Northrop Grumman and retired after 35 years of service to the company. He was a member of the Redondo ELKS, The South Bay Fun Club. He loved to Karaoke, sing and play his guitar, and go on ocean cruises. He also gave to numerous charities. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 13, 2009, 11am at McNerney's, 570 W. 5th in San Pedro. He will be laid to rest with his beloved Marta at Green Hills Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you donate to American Cancer Society or a charity of your choice.

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Published by Daily Breeze from Jun. 11 to Jun. 12, 2009.

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Eve Tabon

June 15, 2009

Lew was a mentor in my career at Northrop Grumman. His words of wisdom and encouragement were always there for me and all of his staff. I will remember Lew as a very caring person who spoke with great pride and love of his family.

Christa Cooper

June 12, 2009

Lew will be missed by everyone on our web site. His love of music was infectious and his cheerfulness despite all of his medical problems was inspiring.

He spoke lovingly of his family and his pride in them. I know you are all going to miss him so much. My heartfelt sympathies for your loss.

(I am known as Miss Marple on the web site.)

June 12, 2009

Lew, you enriched me with your love of music, your kindness and gentle ways.

Lew's family, celebrate Lew's life as he would want you to do.

I'm blessed to have known him.

Take care, (lysie) Cheryl

Dolly Howard

June 12, 2009

We will miss you so much dear friend. The transition to glory with God and joining Marta once again are your gifts. You were our gift to us with your love of people, consideration & sharing of your love of music & sensitive nature. Your cyber friends from many years are all saddened by your early death and the suffering you experienced along the way. Sympathies to Melinda & Richard and all the rest of the family who mourn.

Dolly Howard , NE Ohio(AKA, DollyCali, BettyDavisEyes, Ghost)

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