Saratoga Springs, NY - Kenneth D. Lantz, 88, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 3, 2012.
Born September 24, 1923, Kenneth was the son of the late Durward and Helen (Place) Lantz.
He graduated from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln with a degree in mechanical engineering. Kenneth served in the Pacific Theatre as a captain in the U.S. Army, 34th Engineer Combat Battalion, during WWII. He moved to Saratoga Springs in 1949 and worked for the General Electric Company for 40 years, working at the Main Plant and Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, retiring in 1989.
In addition to his parents, Kenneth was predeceased by his wife of 62 years, Evelyn Anne Lantz.
Survivors include three sons and their wives, Thomas D. (Andrea), James E.(Gail) and Richard J. (Carol) Lantz; 10 grandchildren, Jennifer, Thomas, Carrie, Jeffrey, Patricia, Richard, Kenneth, Stephanie, Danielle and Andrea; and seven great-grandchildren.
Relatives and friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Thursday. January 12, 2012, at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing and Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, (518) 584-5373.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Friday, January 13, 2012, at St. Clement's Church, 231 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs.
Burial will follow at 11 a.m. at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Duell Rd., Schuylerville.
Memorials may be made in Kenneth’s name to the charity of one's choice.
Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.