Norman Julius Lanz

1928 - 2015

Norman Julius Lanz obituary, 1928-2015, Belleville, IL

BORN

1928

DIED

2015

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Lake View Funeral Home

5000 North Illinois Street

Fairview Heights, Illinois

Norman Lanz Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 30, 2015.

Norman Julius Lanz, 86, of Belleville, Illinois, born October 20, 1928 in Swansea, Illinois, passed away Monday, March 30, 2015 in Belleville, Illinois.
Norman was a union carpenter for over 50 years and he retired in 1992. He enjoyed building furniture and farming, as well as spending time with his loving family. Norman was a member of O'Fallon Assembly of God Church. He was a genuine person who loved to make his friends and family laugh. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Julius H. and Lillian Carrie, nee Kohlbrecher, Lanz and one grandson, Michael Keith Lanz, in infancy.
Surviving is his loving wife of 64 years, Lucille A., nee Werner, Lanz; daughter Nancy L. (Gregory L.) White; son Keith A. (Leisha L.) Lanz; grandchildren Bryan K. (Christi L.) White, Erin R. White, Andrew T. (Crystal) White, Eric L. (Andrea) White, Angela J. (Todd) Pettibone, and Mark T. (Chiara) Lanz; great-grandchildren, Matthew D. White, Savannah G. White, Brett H. Pettibone and Henry, who is on the way.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the O'Fallon Assembly of God are appreciated. Condolences may also be expressed online at www.lakeviewfuneralhm.com.
Friends may call from 5-8 p.m., Wednesday, April 1st, 2015 at Lake View Funeral Home, Fairview Heights, Illinois. Visitation Thursday, April 2, 2015 from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 10:00 a.m. at O'Fallon Assembly of God, 1400 North Green Mount Road, O'Fallon, Illinois, 62269. Interment in Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, Illinois.

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April 1, 2015

Donnie Astor

Norman was genuine, sincere, the 'Real McCoy.' He had a great sense of humor, and could share a (kind) encouraging word with anyone. He gave advice seasoned with the salt of mercy, and showed 'No' partiality toward others. He loved everyone he met; any size, any age, any culture. He was actively engaged in the Community, and was strongly connected to those around him. Praise the Lord. Blessed is theman whofears theLORD, taking great delight inHiscommands. Good will come toaman wholendsgenerously and conducts hisbusinessfairly. He will never be shaken; The man of faith willbe rememberedforever. (Psalm 112:1,5,6)

April 1, 2015

Ken and Terra Jones and family

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May your memories bring you comfort. We all have fond memories of Norm. He was always such a kind and sweet man! May God Bless and hold you all close at this time!

March 31, 2015

Carol Taylor

Mr. Lanz was a wonderful person and neighbor. He is with the lord, and will always be in our hearts.

Carol and Ruby Taylor

March 30, 2015

I really loved Norman. We really liked to talk and he was always willing to help me in anyway he could. Those characters in a man are few and far between. I became to know Norman when I bought the house down the road from him and his wife. I want you (the family) to know that if you need me I am available to help. I also want Keith (the son) to know that I appreciate knowing his father and that he was a great man. Robert Whitlow

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