CHARLES J. "SILVER FOX" LENZ
CHARLES J. "SILVER FOX" LENZ
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CHARLES J. "SILVER FOX"
Age 93, of Banksville, on Tuesday, September 10, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth D. Lenz; loving father of Barbara Henefeld, Donna M. Reiter, Deborah A. Kolod, and the late Gregory J. Lenz; grandfather of Derek Henefeld, David Henefeld, Vanessa Kolod, and Emily (Reiter) Schmitt; great -grandfather of Tyler Henefeld, Kenneth Henefeld, Elizabeth Henefeld, Aubrey Kish, Gabriella Schmitt, and Sianna Schmitt; brother of Regina (Jim) Bolin, Harry (Marsha) Lenz, Marie Eshenbaugh, Hilda Mullen, and the late Samuel, Walter, and Ronald Lenz, and Elizabeth Mehring, and Eleanor Kobert. Mr. Lenz was a 1st Sergeant in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a Police Officer and a county homicide detective. He was a member of the City of Pittsburgh Fraternal Order of Police, the Allegheny County Police, the International Police Association, the Veteran Police Association, and the American Legion Post 823. Funeral arrangements by BEINHAUERS. 412-531-4000. Friends welcome at 2630 West Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15216, Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Saturday 9:30 a.m. at St. Catherine of Siena Church. Interment in Resurrection Cemetery. The family suggests in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to the Wounded Warriors Project, 301 Grant St., Pittsburgh, PA 15219.
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September 17, 2013
To the Lenz Family, (Barbara, Donna & Debbie)
I'm so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. It wasn't more than a year between my Dad and Uncle Sam's passing. Memories last forever, the body doesn't. What makes it easier is to talk and reflect on the memories, it really does help.
Ron Lenz Jr
Tom Edwards
September 16, 2013
It was wonderful to have met such a warm and loving person, he brought much joy into our visits.
look at those abs
tammy trexler
September 13, 2013
Tim Welsh
September 13, 2013
Donna, Barb and Debbie,
I always enjoyed playing ball with your Dad at Banksville school. He was always a very special gentlemen and a fun adult to be around as a kid. I am sure he will be missed by all who knew him. Hope all of you are doing well.
Best Regards,
Tim Welsh
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September 13, 2013
Uncle Mannie you and all your knowledge will be missed. Time for you to be with Aunt Betty. Love ya Tammy and Phil
Faith Baldwin
September 13, 2013
TO The Lenz Family, With deepest sympathy to you all. Charlie was the one of the nicest co-workers I had while with the County Police. Charlie always had a smile that could light up a room. I truly enjoyed all the conversations we had and the visits he made to see me at the County Airport. He shared so much of his wisdom with me and I will never forget the times, the letters, and conversations we shared. God needed another "Special Angel" and he called you home Charlie. RIP my brother in law enforcement.
P.S. Thank you Mickey Murphy for being a wonderful friend to Charlie. You are pretty special yourself.
John McLaughlin
September 13, 2013
Charles Lenz: So well remembered. I had the pleasure of knowing and working with "Der Lenz" in the homicide section of the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police. Rest in peace, Charley.
Gene Wisniewski
September 13, 2013
Charlie and I worked together in Pittsburgh homocide.He was the most happy go lucky guy.He was a great detective...May god grant you rest in peace charlie.He will surely hold you in his arms..God bless you my freind.Sleep brother sleep,your work is done...
Bill Welsh
September 12, 2013
Dear Barbara and family,
Mr. Lenz will always be remembered so fondly by those of us so fortunate to know him growing up and after. Always a smile and hello and even joining us to throw around a football at the school playground. He was a wonderful man and I know you will miss him and so will all who knew him.
joe poniewaz
September 12, 2013
Charlie:: You've probably hooked up with "blue eyes", Joe Moe, Freddie Cooper and Pampena. Hope you all still have a good laugh! RIP, you're a good guy.
September 12, 2013
Uncle Mannie was so very special. I will always remember the night he chased Barbara, Donna, Debbie and myself (cousin Cathy Kobert Pollack) up the stairs with a belt -we where making a lot of noise playing strip poker-we woke him up. WOW.. Love to my family... Catherine Kobert Pollack--Florida
Mick Murphy
September 12, 2013
Chuck,
We had some great times together, I'll never forget them or you.
Love Ya. Mick
Betti Carroll
September 12, 2013
Betti Carroll
September 12, 2013
Visit up North to the Cottage he loved so much
Marlene Martin
September 12, 2013
Clement Vesce
September 12, 2013
Dear Barbara and Family,
Your loss is shared by many who care. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
We love you, Toni and Skip
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