Julius Lantz, 87, Mott passed away early Saturday morning, Nov. 17th at West River Regional Medical Center in Hettinger, ND.


The Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, Nov. 20th at 10:30 AM at the Church of St. Vincent de Paul in Mott. Fr Charles Zins will officiate with burial in Sunnyslope Cemetery at Mott.


A Rosary/Vigil service will be held at the church on Monday evening at 7 PM.


Special music will be provided by Janet Hecker, Judy Newton, and Margo Frank.


Serving as casketbearers are Edwin Hecker, George Lantz, Jim Hawn, Marvin Lantz, Dale Lantz, and Arvid Hecker.


Julius Lantz was born August 24, 1920 to Leonard and Rose (Barth) Lantz at their farm, north of Mott. He grew up there as one of 13 children. He attended a rural school near the farm and began working at an early age for area farmers, and his own family. In the early 1950's the family moved to Mott and Julius began working for the North Dakota Highway Department, retiring after 40+ years of service.


He enjoyed driving his car, remodeling his home and grooming his yard. He enjoyed visiting neighbors and family, playing cards and his accordian, and making picture frames. He enjoyed his daily walks to the nursing home for a noon meal.


He is survived by two sisters, Christine (Bob) Hazelton of Edgeley, ND and Katie Hecker of Dickinson, ND, and numerous nieces and nephews.


He was preceded in death by his parents, and siblings, John, Mike, Frank, Benny, Kasper, Vincent, Mary, Betty, Veronica and Anna.