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Gerald Lientz Obituary
Gerald Richard Lientz, 60, of Charlottesville, died on Monday, September 27, 2010, at a local care facility.
He was born on February 12, 1950, in Nashville, Tennessee, the son of the late Shannon Douglas Lientz Jr. and Pauline Fedderson Lientz.
Gerald was a graduate of the University of Virginia with a Bachelor of Arts degree and Master of Arts degree in History. He was a member of the Simulation Gaming Club at University of Virginia. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church where he was the first President of the Deacons.
Surviving him is his brother, Douglas Lientz of Charlottesville.
A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Friday, October 1, 2010, at First Presbyterian Church with the Reverend Gavin Meek officiating. Interment will be held at the church garden at 1:30 pm.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the SPCA, P.O. Box 7047, Charlottesville, VA 22906.
Friends may sign the guest book at www.hillandwood.com.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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Page Nelson
October 4, 2010
I will never forget, and have often cited to others here at Harvard,the extremely high level of service Gerald offered to researchers at Alderman Library.He was always kind, highly competent - and funny.
The eulogistic ending of Middlemarch is not overplaced here."
"For the growing good of the world is partly dependent on unhistoric acts; and that things are not so ill with you and me as they might have been, is half owing to the number who lived faithfully a hidden life, and rest in unvisited tombs.� Thank you, Gerald.
Karin Wittenborg
September 30, 2010
Gerald was extremely smart, very witty, interested in a wide array of topics, and incredibly nice.He was a terrific conversationalist, and I will miss his wry observations.
Joe Rudmin
September 30, 2010
I enjoyed playing many strategy board games with Gerald Lientz. He had been head reference librarian for many years at Alderman Library at the University of Virginia. Consistent with that career, he had an immense knowledge of world history, and many anecdotes and stories. I enjoyed hearing those stories during board games and between them. When others would complain about the delay of a game, I would note that I preferred to hear those stories while I still could.
Chris Oakley
September 29, 2010
Gerald was a good friend. I worked with him for many years. He was a tireless volunteer for the SPCA- first in the book department of the large rummage sales and then in the SPCA Rummage Store. His dry humor and wit lightened the load when we were working long hours together. We shared a love of books, animals and Broadway music.
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Justin Thompson
September 29, 2010
Gerald was my friend for 20+ years. Everybody who knew Gerald was struck by his gentleness and kindness. He was a great guy who played games every Friday at the UVA board game club. He retired at 52 and spent most of his retirement attending Game Convention, Writing Books, Painting Miniature Figurines and Volunteering at the local SPCA Rummage Store. He really loved to support the SPCA in any way he could. He is not replaceable as he was one of a kind. He will be missed....
Justin Thompson
Gerald's SPCA rummage store kitties, Indy & Smokey
Bonnie Kliamovich
September 29, 2010
Dear Doug,
I am very sorry about Gerald. Please know that you are in my thoughts & prayers.
Sincerely, Bonnie
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