Audrey Lantz

1925 - 2020

Audrey Lantz
April 18, 1925 - November 19, 2020
Resident of Capitola
Audrey Lantz (Podlasek) passed away peacefully at home in Capitola, California, on November 19, 2020, age 95. Audrey was a gracious woman of quiet strength and integrity who will always be remembered for her kindness, generosity, gracefulness, beauty, and patience. She was loved by everyone, especially her late husband of 60 years, Edward Lantz, and will be enormously missed. She was preceded in death by her son, James; husband, Ed; and brother, Eugene Podlasek, and is survived by her children: Lori (Ron Nelson), Peggy, Tom (Karen) and Mary Shewmaker (Jeff); sisters, Virginia Novitsky and Carol Podlasek; 5 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and numerous other relatives and friends.
A gifted student born and raised in Minneapolis, Audrey was a high achiever and natural athlete. She attended St. Catherine's University on an academic scholarship. Audrey and Ed met at the University of Minnesota, married and moved to California where they raised their five children. They later moved to Illinois where Audrey earned her B.A. in Business at Northeastern Illinois University. She worked in education, city government, and as a Real Estate Broker. After Ed retired, they moved back to California and rekindled relationships with many dear friends.
A celebration of life and burial will be held at a later date due to the Covid-19 pandemic. In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite charity in her honor. If you would like to send your condolences to Audrey's family please visit www.scmemorial.com


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