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John LANTZ Obituary
John Lantz, age 84, passed away peacefully in his sleep, Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in
Orlando, Florida.
John, a Greenville native, graduated in 1955 from Greenville High School (Darke County, OH).
Known and beloved by many as "Coach Lantz", he was named Ohio's Coach of the Year in 1967 after winning the state's #1 Class A Division title at Versailles High School. John then proceeded to Centerville High School where he served as the head football coach and career counselor, retiring there after serving 21 years and touching the lives of many in their career aspirations.
John is survived by his beloved family: Son Barry Lantz and daughter-in-law Joni Lantz (Cincinnati, OH), and sons Doug Lantz (Fort Lauderdale, FL) and Dan Lantz (Orlando, FL), two loving granddaughters Kelly Lantz (Oregon) and Candace Lantz (Cincinnati), and siblings Mary Ann Caldwell, Steve Lantz, and Paula Weitz.
John was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Jean (Eyer) Lantz, and parents, Rome and Frances, and siblings Lowell, David, and Jean, all from Darke County, Ohio. John was laid to rest, next to his beloved wife Jean, on August 2, 2021, in Abbottsville Cemetery.
The family will be hosting a celebration of life event in the fall of 2021 (Date/Time TBD). To be informed about
the event or to send condolences, please email
[email protected] For those inclined, the family requests, in lieu of flowers, that donations be made in John Lantz's honor to Boston University CTE Research Center. bu.edu/cte/financial-support/
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Greg Bailey
August 10, 2021
Mr. Lantz was my first Head Coach at Centerville in 1971. We had a great team in 1971 but came up short. I always enjoyed seeing him at gatherings. One day I will see him again. May God continue to bless the Lantz family,
Dave Hodsobn
August 9, 2021
Your dad was a great guy & friend. You have my deepest sympathy.
One of his tennis buddies,
Dave Hodson
Paul Brunswick, GHS class of 57
August 4, 2021
John "Bug" Lantz was a great athlete almost lost in a class of great athletes. He was always modest and humble about his achievements. I'm not surprised at all by the success he had in coaching. My sympathy to his family and friends.
Mahlon Ray
August 4, 2021
Please accept my condolences to the Lantz family. I am very sorry to hear of his passing. As a high school student at Versailles, I very much enjoyed the teaching of "Mr Lantz"
As a senior in 1967, he served as my guidance counselor and for that, I remain eternally grateful.
Your family patriarch was certainly an honorable man.
Susan Barga Hillman
August 3, 2021
I am very saddened to hear of John´s passing. John was always so kind to mom and dad, (John and Janice). I always enjoyed his visits when he would tell stories of when we were young! You have my sincere condolences. Love and prayers....
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