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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