Robert R. Lantz

Robert R. Lantz, age 84, of Bryan and a long-time resident of Edgerton, passed away October 25, 2026, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice near Defiance. Bob served in the US Army from 1966-1968. He retired from the US Postal Service in Fort Wayne, IN. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Edgerton. Bob was always active. He enjoyed watching sports, especially Edgerton and Hilltop, following the stock market and spending time with his family.

Robert R. Lantz was born on March 9, 1942, Bryan, the son of Roy and Virginia (Darr) Lantz. He graduated from Hicksville High School in 1960. On April 1, 1978, Bob married Joann (Stark) Schaper and chose Lolita, Jen, Bill, Dan, and Tom as his children.

Bob is survived by his wife, Joann Lantz, of Bryan; daughter, Jenny (Dave) Reamsnyder, of West Unity; sons, Bill Schaper, Dan (Sara) Schaper, and Tom (Heather) Schaper, all of Bryan; grandchildren, Aaron (Jessica) Appel, Brandon (Casey) Appel, Natalie Appel, Drs. Tyler (Jordan) Reamsnyder, Dr. Trevor (Kristen) Reamsnyder, Travis (Madeline) Reamsnyder, Andrea (Kyle) Shaffer, Shane Schaper, Camille Schaper, Cameron Schaper, Abby Schaper, and Maddie Schaper; 14 great grandchildren; sister, Wava Russell, of Celina, OH and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Roy Lantz; mother and stepfather, Virginia (Richard) Thornburg and daughter, Lolita Appel.

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 30, 2026, from 4:00-7:00 P.M. at Krill Funeral Home, 114 East Hull Street, Edgerton, OH. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at St. Mary Catholic Church with Rev. Sahaya A. Clement officiating. Burial with graveside military rites will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery, Edgerton.

In lieu of flowers and other gifts, memorial contributions may be made to Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice, 6817 North Ohio 66, Defiance, OH 43512.