George L. Lenze

George L. Lenze, 76, of Springville, In and formerly of Branchville, N.J. died on Monday, December 12, 2011 at I.U. Health-Bloomington Hospital in Bloomington, IN. He was born on March 6, 1935 in St. Mary's, PA the son of Albert and Anna (Hababerger) Lenze. He was a self-employed business owner and a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was of the Christian faith. George will long be remembered for his hard work helping others in securing a home, at one time owned an inn in Vermont that was re-established as a working dairy farm, owned a motel and for more than 30 years served as a volunteer fireman with the Frankfort Township Volunteer Fire Dept. in Branchville, N.J. He also supported the Springville Volunteer Fire Dept. Striving to be the best, he firmly lived the adage, "do unto others as you would wish them to do unto you". Survivors include his wife, Virginia (Davis) Lenze of Springville, his children; Ann (Gary) McCardle of Montaque, N.J., Georgette (Donnie) Howey of Sunbright, TN, Catherine Revis of Harriman, TN, George (Carrie) Lenze of Asheville, N.C., Jean Mark (Sandy) Lenze of Branchville, N.J., Tania (Shane) Lortz of Hope, IN and Stephen (Christine) Lenze of Lutz, FL, three step-children; Langdon Wood of Stuart, FL, Mark (Phyllis) Wood of Effort, PA and Kimberly (James) Sturgeon of Bedford, IN, nineteen grandchildren and five great grandchildren, four sisters; Catherine (Harry) Charleson of Brockaway, PA, Anne Di Quinzio of Zephyr Hills, FL., Walberta "Wally" Koval of Pennsylvania and Helen (Ron)Ericson of Florida and four brothers; Fred (Delores) Lenze of Ridgeway, PA, Vinnie (Josie) Lenze of St. Mary's, PA, Ted (Karen) Lenze of Anderson, IN and Paul Lenze of Apple Valley, CA. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Lucie (Keller) Lenze, his parents and four brothers; John Lenze, Edward Lenze, Michael Lenze and Albert Lenze. The family is choosing to conduct private services at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Frankfort Township Volunteer Fire Dept. or to the Springville Volunteer Fire Dept. in care of Allen Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.allenfuneralhome.org

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George L. Lenze

March 6, 1935 - December 12, 2011