Scott W. Lantz, Jr.

Scott W. Lantz, Jr., 85, of Springfield, died on Saturday, August 18, 2012 surrounded by his family. He was born on July 2, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois the son of Mildred Lantz. He was one of six children. He married Wanda "Rosie" Waller on October 19, 1946 in Decatur, Illinois. He was preceded in death by Wanda, his mother and two brothers, Robert and Ray. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1945 to 1946. He worked as a carpenter and self-employed general contractor before retiring in 2004. He is survived by his daughter, Debby Lantz; sons, Monsignor David S. Lantz, Mike (Paula) Lantz, Tim (Kitty) Lantz, Mark (Karen) Lantz, Steve Lantz and Jeff Lantz; sisters, Charlotte (Bill) Lockhart, Carol (Earl) Davis; brother, Gary; eleven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. Cremation was accorded by Butler Cremation Tribute Center. Memorial Gathering and Ceremony: Family will receive friends from 3:30 p.m. until the time of memorial ceremony at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 22, 2012 at Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield. Private burial will be at Camp Butler National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Patrick's School, 1800 S. Grand Ave. E., Springfield, IL 62703 or St. Martin De Porres Center, 1725 S. Grand Ave., E., Springfield, IL 62703.