Marlene Mae Lentz's Obituary
Marlene Mae Lentz, 89, returned to her home in heaven on Sunday, May 21, 2023. Marlene’s family and friends will gather Tuesday, May 30, 2023, 4:00 – 7:00 PM at Eineder Funeral Homes - Manchester Chapel. Her funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at 11:00 AM with family and friends gathering at 10:00 until time of service at Emanuel United Church of Christ. Interment of Ashes to follow at St. Mary Cemetery.
Rev. Dr. Gene Blair will serve as celebrant.
She was born on September 18, 1933, in Manchester to Fred and Bertha (Miller) Schill. She attended Manchester High School and would go on to retire from Ford Motor Company in 1988. Never content to sit still, she went on to work at Unit Packaging and Emanuel Church, enjoying two more retirements!
Marlene married M. Leo Lentz in 1968 and raised two children, Linda and Michael. Marlene enjoyed playing cards, spending time with friends and mostly making sure her family was well fed. Up to her last days she insisted that everyone who came to visit enjoy a meal or snack and a drink from her well stocked kitchen.
Marlene was predeceased by her husband, Leo, and her sisters Betty, Jean Marie, Margaret and brother Veryl. She is survived by Linda (Ron) Milkey, Michael (Kelley) Lentz; grandchildren Leo (Rosalie) Schmitt, Eli (special friend Courtney) Schmitt, Olivia (special friend Alex) Milkey, Zachary (Tara) Lentz, Scott Lentz and Jeffery (fiance’ Madelyn) Lentz and great grandson Lucas Lentz. Marlene had many special nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and many dear and special friends. True to her nature, she requested that none be specifically named because she treasured them all equally and didn’t want anyone to feel left out.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Manchester Fire Department or St. Mary Cemetery. Please leave a message of comfort for Marlene’s family or sign her guestbook at www.EinederFuneralHomes.com.
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