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Willis Anthony "Bill" Lennertz

Willis Anthony "Bill" Lennertz obituary

Willis Lennertz Obituary

Willis (Bill) Anthony Lennertz OCEANSIDE -- Willis (Bill) Anthony Lennertz passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 15, 2011. He was born on March 24, 1930 in Chicago Heights, Illinois to Willis and Anna Lennertz. Bill attended Bloom High School in Chicago Heights, lettering in football and baseball. He served as a Staff Sergeant in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. Graduating from Whittier College in 1957 with a Bachelor degree and a Master in Education in 1970, he taught English at La Habra High School for 33 years. He retired from La Vista High School in 1991, a well- loved teacher who greatly impacted many students over the years. Bill spent many years coaching Little League baseball and influencing the lives of young athletes. He was known for his warm, fun-loving personality and passion for life. He enjoyed camping, fishing, reading, debating, writing, painting, animals, and gardening. He is best known for his telling of stories and wonderful sense of humor. Late in life, Bill came to a saving knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ and was baptized in the summer of 2006. Bill was preceded in death by his brother, Dr. James Lennertz. He is survived by his wife, Linda; children, Deborah (Todd) Collins of Cincinnati, Ohio, Kimberly (Greg) Joyce of Anchorage, Alaska, and Pastor Steven (Kathryn) Lennertz of Menifee, Calif.; stepchildren, Kristine (Michael) Jenkins of Gilbert, Arizona, and Jay (Sandi) Hill of San Jose, Calif.; 12 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m., on Friday, October 28 at North Coast Church, 2405 N. Santa Fe Ave.,Vista, Calif., in the Chapel. An honor guard will be present at his interment at Riverside National Cemetery at 2 p.m. on the same day. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to one of the following: Send North, 4225 Spenard Rd., Unit B, Anchorage, Alaska 99517, or Tecate Mission International, P.O. Box 1000, Tecate, Calif. 91980. Sign the Guest Book online obits.nctimes.com

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Published by North County Times on Oct. 23, 2011.

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John and Lois Ottesen

October 27, 2011

Though we only met Bill on a few occasions, we are thankful for those good times of fellowship that we had. And we do have a common bond. Four of our dear grandchildren--William, Joshua, Kathryn, and Matthew Lennertz--are also four of his great-grandchildren. We are grateful for what he meant in their lives. And we are most of all thankful that Bill came to a saving knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ. We pray for Linda and the whole family that God would be very near to you all during this time, and give you the comfort, peace, and hope that is found in our Lord Jesus.

October 27, 2011

Pastor Steve and Family, Please know that my prayers are with you during this difficult time. Even though we sorely miss our loved ones as you so clearly shared last Sunday, what a joy it is to know that they are with the Lord and what a reunion we can all look forward to!
In His Name, Shirley Worthington (Menifee, CA)

Richard Sachtleben

October 25, 2011

Pastor Steve and Family - Your Dad seems like he was quite a guy, and he's leaving as a legacy a fine son and daughters. Your strength at this difficult time is in the Lord Jesus. Your church family joins in your sorrow, and gratefully too in the knowledge that you will have that game of catch with him in a day to come.
Rich Sachtleben

October 25, 2011

May you and your family sense God's loving arms embracing and comforting you during this time of sorrow. Mike and Maxine Holmgren
(Menifee,Ca)

Karen Towery

October 25, 2011

Bill, I never had the chance to meet you in person, That day will come soon,. But Your legacy lives on in your son Steve. He's a mentor to all and a special person for what you have taught him. My prayers are to You yourself and the wonderful family you left behind. Karen Towery, Menifee Ca.

Saul and Marmita Rubio

October 25, 2011

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Stan and Diane St. John

October 24, 2011

Pastor Steve and entire Lennertz family,
Please accept our deepest condolences during this time of loss of your father. May God's love and peace abound within you all during your time of grief. Our prayers go out to your family in hopes that you will continue to find comfort in knowing Mr. Lennertz has gone to be with the Lord and we will all be together once again.

Steven Lennertz

October 24, 2011

I love you Dad! I will miss you, and look forward to playing catch with you when I get to see you again in heaven. I am so grateful you gave your heart to the Lord!

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