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Michael Lentz Obituary
On April 21, 2018, in Eureka Springs, AR, he was united in marriage to Karren Jennifer Astle, who resides in the home.
Mike was a 1988 Valedictorian graduate of La Monte High School. He attended UMKC and attained a Bachelor's Degree in Architecture from Kansas State University. Mike worked all over the United States and currently was employed by TriNet in Owasso, OK. He loved being outdoors, fishing, hunting, and camping. Mike enjoyed listening to music, sports, farming, drawing and meeting new friends. Mike especially loved being at home spending time with his family.
In addition to his wife he is survived by four children, Suzanne Victoria Cortright, of Springfield, MO, Joshua Lane Cortright, Maxton Shane Elmer Lentz, and Zane William Lentz all of the home.; a brother, John William Lentz and his wife Cindi of La Monte, MO; a sister, Jo Ellen Beeman and her husband David of Windsor, MO; and three nephews, Jeremiah Lentz and his wife Jennifer of La Monte, Joshua Lentz and his wife Sara of Green Ridge, and Andrew Beeman and his wife Brittany of Ionia; a niece Sandi Beeman of Windsor; and eight great nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at the First United Methodist Church Celebration Center, Sedalia, MO.
The family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m. until service time at the Celebration Center.
A private burial will be held at a later date by the family.
Honorary bearers will be John Lentz, David Beeman, Jeremiah Lentz, Joshua Lentz, Andrew Beeman, Anthony Howser, Ryan Nelson, Ryan Winter, Troy Breshears, Rocky Barrera, and Bret Kuhns.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that you remember Mike's favorite charity, River City Youth Foundation, P.O. Box 17926, Austin, TX 78760. Donations may be made in care of Rea Funeral Chapel, Sedalia, MO.
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Jimmy Christopher
January 18, 2022
Mike was one of my best friends, I can't believe he's gone. We worked together on several different projects all over the country. I know Mike truly loved Karen and the family they had built together. He was so proud to have those two boys and he was so proud of Karen, he was truly happy. I will truly miss you and the talks we had. You were truly a good person, one of the best that I have ever known and an inspiration to so many. Despite Mike being a democrat and neither myself nor according to Mike, his brother, could never convert him over from the dark side, we had so many good laughs about this, I will never forget you buddy, We had some good times together. You may be gone, but your not forgotten. Rest in peace my friend.
Jim Payne
December 14, 2021
Mike was a couple of years older than me in high school, and I always admired and respected him for his kindness toward others. He was intelligent and thoughtful. Even after we had both graduated, he would always make it a point to come over and ask me how I was doing, if we would end up being in the same place at the same time. I was surprised and quite saddened to hear of his passing. I have nothing but fond memories of Mike. He was a class act through and through.
William Wolfe
December 11, 2021
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. I had the distinct pleasure of working with Mike in West Des Moines for a couple years and we sure had a lot of laughs. You'll be missed Mike!
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