Joseph Michael Lantz
December 25, 1949 ~ April 19, 2020
Joseph Michael Lantz, age 70, a resident of Clemtown Community Philippi, passed away Sunday April 19, 2020 at his residence. Mike was born December 25, 1949 in Barbour Co. a son of the late William Lantz and Betty (Booth) Snider who survives at Belington. Surviving is companion Lousie Arbogast of Clemtown Community Philippi
Children, John Braham of Philippi
Amanda Minnick and husband Melvin of Oakland, MD
Stephanie Parsons and husband Dennis of Charleston, WV
Melissa Braham of Summersville
Step Children, Amanda Scott and husband Robert of Elkins
Donald Arbogast and wife Candy of Dailey
Jacob Arbogast of Moatsville
James Arbogast of Craigsville
Brothers, Tim Lantz and wife Sarah of Parsons
Matt Snider and wife Tamara of Philippi
Several grandchildren and great grandchildren
Mike worked as a bailiff for the Taylor County Sheriff’s Department. He served in the US Army from 1969-1971. Mike enjoyed coming to Hardee’s of a morning and socializing with his friends.
Private services will be held and interment will be in the WV National Cemetery.
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Amanda, so sorry for your loss. Many thoughts, prayers and hugs going out to you and yours. Anita
Mike was a wonderful person. So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.
I am so sorry for your loss. Mike was always a very kind and gentle person.
So sorry to hear of Michael's passing, have know him for a very long time, since the 60's. We got together a lot with our friends going swimming at the Sandbar up the river from Philippi and saw him jump in the river as we were getting ready to leave one day to save a kid from drowning with most of his clothes on. Way to many memories to post on here, if you were one of the gang you would know the fun we had . We spent a few nights watching the sky at night for anything that might be a UFO or falling star. We had some good times back then but as we got older we drifted apart , him going to the service and some of us getting married but will never forget the fun we had as teenagers and young adults. He was always a good friend and he will be missed. Rest in Peace Michael, until we meet again. Prayers sent for your family.
We’re so sorry Lousie and the family, Mike was a good friend we will miss him very much he will always be in our hearts
Prayers for the family. Mike was a wonderful person. He never saw a stranger. Rest in peace my friend.
In memory of Joseph Michael Lantz, Michael Cunningham lit a candle
You have my heartfelt condolence and sympathies. Wish I could have met Joseph. I have the Lantz surname within my genealogy and would love to have had the opportunity to have spoke to Joseph Michael about what he knew of the Barbour Co. area Lantz families back to late 1800's. Willing to talk to any of his family., Susie (Heatherly) Birt Hillison
So very sorry for your loss, prayers for peace & comfort for Mike's family and friends.
We are going to miss you at Hardee’s have shared a table with you for a few years. Rest In Peace friend Ron. Doug Bill Butch
My thoughts and prayers are with you Amanda and family! May you fly high Mike and rest easy now!
In memory of Joseph Michael Lantz, Rick Daugherty (Bird) lit a candle
To John, Stephanie and Melissa –
Although I've not had much opportunity to be a part of your lives recently, I have good memories of times spent with you all. Losing your father is a very difficult life experience. My thoughts and prayers are with you now. The Bible promises that the dead will rise and that God is the provider of true comfort. Hopefully, we'll see one another again — a family reunion someday.
Your Aunt Judy