Donald D. Lantz

Donald D. Lantz, 83, of Fairfield died Sunday September 18, 2011 at Parkview Care Center in Fairfield. The family will be holding a private Memorial service.

Memorials may be made to Iowa Hospice Association, Alzheimer's Association or American Cancer Society. Cards and memorials can be sent to Eunice Lantz at 104 E. Fillmore Ave., Fairfield, Iowa 52556.

Don was born on July 2, 1928 near Brighton, Iowa to Boyd and Viola Lantz. He married Eunice DeKalb in 1951.

Don and Eunice farmed near Salina for a number of years and owned an insurance agency in Fairfield until Don's retirement. He was a member of New Sweden Methodist Church and the Fairfield Lions Club. Don enjoyed camping in state and federal parks around the country, working on old farm machinery, going to auctions, keeping up on all the political news of the day, and family events.

Don is survived by his wife Eunice of Fairfield; a daughter Susan Adam and husband Charlie of La Belle. Missouri; a son Tim Lantz and wife DeeAnn of Fairfield, a daughter Nancy Parr and husband Joseph of Fairfield, and seven grandchildren; Adam, Sara, Matt, Mason, Jacob, Caitlin, and Elijah.

He was preceded in death by his parents.