Harold L. Lentz, 73
Born Sept. 6, 1932 in McMinnville, he was a former resident of Painesville, and lived in Trumbull Township for the past eight years. He also wintered in Crescent City, Fla.
He was a member of the Eagles and Moose lodges in Florida and was past commander of American Legion Post 336 in Painesville. He also served in Germany for the U.S. Air Force as an Airman 1st Class.
Mr. Lentz was a pipefitter for the East Ohio Gas Co. before retiring in 1991 after 33 years of service.
Survivors are sons, Eugene (Joe) (Alberta) Rihaly of Painesville, James (Regina) Rihaly of Perry, David (Sandra) Lentz of Angleton, Texas; daughters, Nancy (David) Porter of Painesville, Michelle (Kevin) Cambier of Geneva; grandchildren, Karen Reese, Joseph, James, Deborah Rihaly, Grace Porter, Justin Dynes, Ryan and Nicole Cambier, Amber Guerra and David Lentz; seven great-grandchildren; brothers, J.D. (Rita) Lentz of Tennessee, Webb (Jean) Lentz of Georgia; and sister, Helen (Gerald) Boyd of Tennessee.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Lentz, in 1992; and parents Maurice and Mary Lou (Doak) Lentz.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Painesville. Rev. James George of the South Harpersfield United Methodist Church officiating.
The family suggests contributions to the American Cancer Society East Area, 7861 Crile Road, Concord Township 44077.
For information and directions, visit www.spear-mulqueeny.com.
Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) Sept. 14, 2005