WILLIAM LOUIS, LANTZ, SR., age 83, of Estill Springs, Tenn. was living and spending his retirement in Estill Springs, with his wife, Olia Lantz when his life suddenly came to an end on January 13, 2021. William was born on September 20, 1937, in Hammond, Indiana to Lawrence Rudolf Lantz and Rose (Meisel). William was a History Teacher at Bowen High School in Chicago, Ill. He loved fishing, camping and spending time with his grandchildren. He was a kind and gentle person who loved his family dearly.  He was intelligent and welcomed a lively discussion on many topics.  William's favorite Bible verses were all of the Red Letters of Jesus Christ.

William was preceded in death by his parents; Lawrence and Rose (Meisel) Lantz; sister, Geraldine (Lantz) Johnson; Ex-wife, Lorraine (Farinelli) Lantz; and son, Stephen Lantz.

William is survived by his wife, Olia (Reed) Lantz; son, William Lantz, Jr.; daughters; Diane Mervyn, Barbara Jacobsen, daughter-in-law Connie McCleary; grandchildren: Heidi Crabtree and husband Lee, Levi Lantz, Eliza Lantz, David Lantz and wife, Jessica, Tori Lantz; great-grandchildren; Skylen Crabtree, Nathan Crabtree, Chase Crabtree, Harley Crabtree, Lorraine Lisia Lantz and Oliver Lantz; sister-in-law Mozella Jones and husband Odell; Special family friend, Sharon West; and Life long friend, Norman Conners.

Services for Mr. Lantz are scheduled for 1:00 P.M. Saturday, January 16, 2021, in the Chapel of Grant Funeral Services.  Visitation will be held from 11:00 A.M. until service time at 1:00 on Saturday.

William's ashes will be scattered at one of his favorite fishing spots.