Harold E. Bantz, Galesburg Chapel
86, 911 N. Farnham St., Galesburg, IL died 4:10 PM Monday January 17, 2005 at his home.
He was born July 31, 1918 in Yates City, IL the son of Clarence Sidney and Edna Rogers Bantz. He married Floy A. Chase on November 30, 1940 in Galesburg, IL. She preceded him in death on October 27, 1998.
Survivors include two sons, David S. (wife Pat) Bantz of Bentonville, Arkansas and Kermit E. (wife Chris) Bantz of Minneapolis, MN, two daughters, Sonia (husband Louis) Waller of Anchorage, Alaska and LaDonna (husband Keith) Westfall of Big Lake, Alaska, one brother, Clarence W. (wife Mary) Bantz of Palno, IL, one sister, Charlotte Gordon of Deltona, FL, eight grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two daughters, Joyce Ann and Carrol Suzanne Bantz, and one brother, Rollin R. Bantz.
He served in the US Navy during WWII with the Patrol Torpedo Boats.
He worked as a carpenter and a superintendent for Fox Construction for 36 years retiring in 1983. He graduated from Yates City High School. He was very active with the Boy Scouts serving as Cub Master, Scout Master and Explorer Scout Leader. He was a member of the Carpenters Apprenticeship for Carpenters Local #360. He received a life membership with the United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America for 50 years of continuous membership.
He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Galesburg. He served as a deacon, an elder and was on the board of trustees.
Memorial services will be 1:00 PM Saturday January 29, 2005 at Hope Wesleyan Church with Military Rites by Ralph M. Noble American Legion Post #285. The Rev. Brian Sexton will officiate. Family will receive friends following the service at the church. Cremation will be accorded. Memorials can be made to the Local Boy Scouts of America or to the American Heart Association. Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel in charge of arrangements.

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