Montezuma - Ervin "Slim" Walter Jantz, 94, died December 17, 2012 at Bethel Home, Inc. in Montezuma.
He was born on December 12, 1918 in Montezuma, the son of David and Anna (Schmidt) Jantz.
Slim was raised in Montezuma and attended school there. He moved with his family to Fredonia for a short time before returning to Montezuma.
Mr. Jantz served in the United States Army during World War II in the European Theatre.
On January 15, 1950, he married Anna Rose Miller in Deerfield. She preceded him in death on January 1, 2003.
Slim was the station manager for the Montezuma COOP for 35 years until his retirement.
He enjoyed woodworking, puzzles, and family activities.
He was a member of the Montezuma United Methodist Church.
Slim is survived by three children, Eileen Gillespie of Hugoton, Steve Jantz of Ferguson, Missouri, and Susan Russell of Montezuma; two sisters, Elda Giesbrecht of Montezuma and Carolina Koehn of Moundridge; one brother, Floyd Jantz of Wichita; five grandchildren, Stacey Strickland, Kristen Donze, Sam Jantz, Toni Russell, and Cody Russell; and two great grandchildren, Logan and Chance Donze.
In addition to his wife Anna, Ervin is preceded in death by his parents; step-father, Peter H. Koehn; four brothers; and three sisters.
Swaim Funeral Chapel, Montezuma, KS
He was born on December 12, 1918 in Montezuma, the son of David and Anna (Schmidt) Jantz.
Slim was raised in Montezuma and attended school there. He moved with his family to Fredonia for a short time before returning to Montezuma.
Mr. Jantz served in the United States Army during World War II in the European Theatre.
On January 15, 1950, he married Anna Rose Miller in Deerfield. She preceded him in death on January 1, 2003.
Slim was the station manager for the Montezuma COOP for 35 years until his retirement.
He enjoyed woodworking, puzzles, and family activities.
He was a member of the Montezuma United Methodist Church.
Slim is survived by three children, Eileen Gillespie of Hugoton, Steve Jantz of Ferguson, Missouri, and Susan Russell of Montezuma; two sisters, Elda Giesbrecht of Montezuma and Carolina Koehn of Moundridge; one brother, Floyd Jantz of Wichita; five grandchildren, Stacey Strickland, Kristen Donze, Sam Jantz, Toni Russell, and Cody Russell; and two great grandchildren, Logan and Chance Donze.
In addition to his wife Anna, Ervin is preceded in death by his parents; step-father, Peter H. Koehn; four brothers; and three sisters.
Swaim Funeral Chapel, Montezuma, KS
Montezuma - Ervin "Slim" Walter Jantz, 94, died December 17, 2012 at Bethel Home, Inc. in Montezuma.
He was born on December 12, 1918 in Montezuma, the son of David and Anna (Schmidt) Jantz.
Slim was raised in Montezuma and attended school there. He moved with his family to Fredonia for a short time before returning to Montezuma.
Mr. Jantz served in the United States Army during World War II in the European Theatre.
On January 15, 1950, he married Anna Rose Miller in Deerfield. She preceded him in death on January 1, 2003.
Slim was the station manager for the Montezuma COOP for 35 years until his retirement.
He enjoyed woodworking, puzzles, and family activities.
He was a member of the Montezuma United Methodist Church.
Slim is survived by three children, Eileen Gillespie of Hugoton, Steve Jantz of Ferguson, Missouri, and Susan Russell of Montezuma; two sisters, Elda Giesbrecht of Montezuma and Carolina Koehn of Moundridge; one brother, Floyd Jantz of Wichita; five grandchildren, Stacey Strickland, Kristen Donze, Sam Jantz, Toni Russell, and Cody Russell; and two great grandchildren, Logan and Chance Donze.
In addition to his wife Anna, Ervin is preceded in death by his parents; step-father, Peter H. Koehn; four brothers; and three sisters.
Swaim Funeral Chapel, Montezuma, KS
He was born on December 12, 1918 in Montezuma, the son of David and Anna (Schmidt) Jantz.
Slim was raised in Montezuma and attended school there. He moved with his family to Fredonia for a short time before returning to Montezuma.
Mr. Jantz served in the United States Army during World War II in the European Theatre.
On January 15, 1950, he married Anna Rose Miller in Deerfield. She preceded him in death on January 1, 2003.
Slim was the station manager for the Montezuma COOP for 35 years until his retirement.
He enjoyed woodworking, puzzles, and family activities.
He was a member of the Montezuma United Methodist Church.
Slim is survived by three children, Eileen Gillespie of Hugoton, Steve Jantz of Ferguson, Missouri, and Susan Russell of Montezuma; two sisters, Elda Giesbrecht of Montezuma and Carolina Koehn of Moundridge; one brother, Floyd Jantz of Wichita; five grandchildren, Stacey Strickland, Kristen Donze, Sam Jantz, Toni Russell, and Cody Russell; and two great grandchildren, Logan and Chance Donze.
In addition to his wife Anna, Ervin is preceded in death by his parents; step-father, Peter H. Koehn; four brothers; and three sisters.
Swaim Funeral Chapel, Montezuma, KS
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