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David Lennartz Obituary

David Carl Lennartz, 59, of Santa Monica, CA, passed away February 20, 2014. Born January 27, 1955, in Inglewood, CA to William W. and Edith R. Lennartz, David graduated from Inglewood High School in 1972, received a BA in Biology from UCLA, and earned a PhD in Cell and Protozoan Physiology from the University of Kansas. He will be dearly missed by his beloved colleagues and students at the American Jewish University in Los Angeles, where he served as Senior Lecturer and Chair of the Bioethics and Natural Sciences Department. He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Suzanne, his brother Thomas, nephew Patrick, and sister Kathryn Anastasi (James) and nieces Elizabeth and Mary.

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Published by Los Angeles Times on Mar. 1, 2014.

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RONN RAMOS DC

January 23, 2024

Dr. Lennartz was my favorite teacher while I attended CCCLA.. So sad to hear this news.

Thomas Lennartz

February 28, 2019

The most loving brother you could ask for: one of a kind who always yearned to explore the heavens. Now he is free to do so. Though I did not see him often when he was among the living, I miss him like crazy every day that he is gone.

The post-prime-rib euphoria.

Suzanne Lennartz

January 23, 2015

Gone but not forgotten.

David Carl Lennartz

January 23, 2015

March 8, 2014

To the Lennartz family, my condolences. Dr. Lennartz and I worked together at CCCLA for a number of years. He was a kind and intelligent man. My heart goes out to you for your loss. Please remember that SORROW IS NOT FOREVER, LOVE IS. He will live in your hearts forever. RIP

Katy Lennartz

March 1, 2014

David was a wonderful brother and someone you will never forget once he has been a part of your life. Always “the professor”, he taught me to write at the college level (thank you Dave!), and we shared so many good times discussing the deep meaning behind Star Trek episodes. When I smell the scent of fresh popcorn, savor a slice of Hershey's Chocolate Pie, see Captain Kirk in action or happen upon a pond (amoebas!), I will stop and think of you, and reflect on the very best of times spent together.

Gail Marsh

March 1, 2014

I have many childhood memories of playing with David, especially at Grandma's house. As a child, David called me Alice (no one knew why), but for him it had meaning.
David will always hold a special place in my heart.
May your memories bring you comfort.
Love, cousin Gail

bonnie silverwood

March 1, 2014

Sorry for your loss. We were lucky to live near our cousins and had many fun holidays with David and his family.

March 1, 2014

thomas warren lennartz

sara lipchak

March 1, 2014

Sorry to hear of your loss. I will always remember our Holidays and Birthdays we celebrated as children.
Your cousin, Sara

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