Charles Russell Lautz Jr. was born February 25,1925 passed away on February 6, 2020. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years Eleanor. Cherished father of Robin Lautz. Proud grandfather of Dawnyale (Matthew) Wolfe, Brittany (Ashley) Messer, ShaniLynn Messer, Diana (Kandace) Guilbeaux and Gianluca Odom. Dearest great grandfather of Malachi, Micah, Brooke, Riley, Anakin and Bradley. Dearest brother of Lois Gartner and the late Donald Lautz and Diana Florian.
Charles was a Navy World War II Veteran. He gained a mechanical engineering degree from Lawrence Tech and made his career in the automotive industry. In his free time he enjoyed golf and getting together with local Livonia friends. A visitation will be held Wednesday February 12th from 2-8pm at Harry J Will Funeral Home in Livonia. A funeral service will take place on Thursday February 13th at 11am (in state 10am). Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.HarryjWillLivonia.com for the Lautz family.