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William A. Lanz

1931 - 2014

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Sue Colvenback! lit a candle

Sunday, February 15, 2015

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Your infectious smile will be very much missed. I shall never forget the gluke-maker story! Pat and I were truly drawn into that for weeks and weeks. Oh, how you laughed as Pat and I just sat in utter amazement when the story was over. We couldn't believe it was over. You pulled a good one on us that time.Rest in peace my friend. Love, Sue

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Becky Logan lit a candle

Monday, December 1, 2014

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Grandpa, I will forever cherish memories of my time with you and Grandma as a kid and as an adult. We'll all be together again. I love you. xxooii

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Patricia Lanz lit a candle

Thursday, November 6, 2014

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Love Always

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Sheryl Heyser posted a condolence

Sunday, November 2, 2014

When our new neighbors moved in next door, we soon learned they had 10 children! Naming the Seven Dwarfs was nothing - if you could name all 10 Lanz kids in order, now that was something. With little baby Neil in his arms, Bill Lanz introduced himself to our family. Through the years, I came to admire this man, as he worked hard to provide for his boystrous and active family. From the garage band music of his eldest son, to the noises in the pool of the neighborhood kids (the Lanz family had a slide!), to the antics of my horse-crazy best friend, Lisa, and her dog Chico. Mr. Lanz had the patience of a saint! It was Mr. Lanz who came to my aid when I lost control of a home-made go-cart that careened out of control down the alley by their driveway and crashed into the wall. Although it was one of the most embarrassing things I'd done to date, he never once made me feel that way. He picked me up, dusted me off and told me how great the cart was. Then he continued tinkering with his 1932 DeSoto. Mr. Lanz & Mrs. Lanz had the first waterbed I ever saw. They had the first microwave in the neighborhood. They were the only ones I ever knew who ordered a whole side of beef for the freezer! And a Winnebago, too. That Winegabo, along with watching, "The House on Haunted Hill", gave me the most fun overnights ever. Mr. Lanz, you were the best dad EVER!

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Mark Zanghi posted a condolence

Sunday, November 2, 2014

I had the pleasure of working with Bill at A. J. Wahl for a number of years. He was a self taught engineer with an incredible grasp of how machinery was constructed and how it operated. The manufacturers that he worked for (Wahlco, Franciscan, Buffalo China, and Syracuse China) were very fortunate to have someone of his caliber. My most sincere condolences to his family. Mark A. Zanghi Assistant Prosecutor Licking County Ohio

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Roger Wahl posted a condolence

Sunday, November 2, 2014

Whatever I could say about Bill, it wouldn't be enough. I always felt that Bill was the number two contributor, over the years, to the success of A. J. Wahl, Inc, second only to A. J. Wahl, himself. In his work, he was often on his own, and made it work. As plant manager, on the other hand, he excelled in his ability to get a good product out the door. His contribution to what was really his life's work continued even after he no longer worked for WAHLCO. In my professional and personal life, I enjoyed being with Bill so much. His perception of what was important and his sense of humor were great to be around, very inspiring. And, often extremely entertaining. The work he did on old cars and boats was amazing to behold. Bill is often in my thoughts, and will continue to be. Roger Wahl

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Christopher Lanz lit a candle

Sunday, November 2, 2014

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Dear Dad. I thought of you today, but that is nothing new. I thought of you yesturday and days before that too. I think of your in silence, I often speak your name. All I have are memories and a picture in a frame, your memory is a keepsake, from which I'll never part. God has you in his arms; I have you in my heart. My love goes with you until you and I and everyone else is together again.

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Karen Woolsey lit a candle

Saturday, November 1, 2014

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i love you, Daddy, and I'll miss you so much.

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Ruth ( Brown) Lanz lit a candle

Saturday, November 1, 2014

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Loved and missed

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Rich Nagel posted a condolence

Saturday, November 1, 2014

My cousin and good friend, Bill was always a person of inspiration to me. He was a man that greatly valued life, learning and his wonderful family. I will never forget the large part that he and Pat played in my and Marys' life. Bills' passing is a great loss to everyone, especially me, but he will always be fondly remembered.

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Lisa&Tom lit a candle

Friday, October 31, 2014

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To a wonderful Dad,a Loving and strong soul,and a funny guy who always left us laughing.We always Love You Pop!

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Pam Gens lit a candle

Friday, October 31, 2014

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Prayers to your family.

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Marcus J Lasalde lit a candle

Friday, October 31, 2014

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Rest In Peace Grandpa, I love you and you will always be missed, thank you for everything you have done. I get chills reflecting back and remembering all the fun times we all had, I'm grateful to be your grandson, May your spirit live on forever.

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Jeannie Lanz lit a candle

Friday, October 31, 2014

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I love you Dad forever. Rest well in the Hands of the Lord Dad

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1931 - 2014

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