Richard V. Lentz Sr.'s Obituary
Richard V. Lentz, Sr., age 87 of Hazel Park, Michigan passed away on April 6, 2015. He was born on February 22, 1928 in Hamtramck, Michigan.
Beloved Husband of the late Sharon. Dear Father of Richard V. (Marlene) Lentz, Jr., Melissa A. (Bruce) Schwartz, and the late Kendra M. Nankervis. Also survived by son in law Edward Nankervis. Grandfather of 8. Great-grandfather of 17 and Great-great-grandfather of 2. Brother of Geraldine Clemmons.
Richard was a licensed pilot, served in the U. S. Air Force and earned a World War II Victory Medal and an Army of Occupation Medal Japan.
He was Owner and President of Your Service Company in Hazel Park since 1958.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 9th from 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Scripture Service at 7:00 pm at Hopcroft Funeral Home, 31145 John R. Road, Madison Heights, Michigan. The Funeral Mass will be on Friday, April 10th , 10:30 am – Instate followed by the 11:00 am Mass at St. Mary Magdalen Church, Hazel Park, Michigan. Burial at Utica Cemetery, Utica, Michigan.
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