Norman "Jim" Lantz

Norman “Jim” Lantz passed away on December 19, 2022 at the age of 83. He was the loving husband of Kathleen L. Lantz. He is also survived by his daughter Karen Lantz Haley Sigur (Pat), step-daughters Mitzi Chauvin and Janie Howard Hodges (Will), grandchildren; Brittany Holland Dooley(Joey), Kelsie M. Colligan and Benny Hodges, great-grandchildren; Londyn, Josiah, Levi and Jorgia Dooley. He is also survived by his brother Ronald Eugene Lantz, sister Janette Francis Lantz Sargent, nephews; Brad, Matthew, Greg and Darren Alper and Mike Lantz. Nieces; Marybeth Lantz Campbell and Melissa Lantz Dalu. He is preceded in death by his parents Eugene Raphael Lantz and Rosemary Zimmerman Lantz and his grandson Brent M. Colligan. Jim was a proud veteran who served in the US Army. He was a respiratory therapist by trade and then went on to open his own business Paramedics, Inc. Paramedics provided respiratory and physical therapy services within the hospitals. This in-house service was the first of its kind in California. He was always willing to help those around him, because of this he opened a non-profit organization called The Alethean Christian Foundation. Jim was able to help many single parents get back on their feet through his acts of kindness of offering not only material items but places for them to stay in his rental properties. He truly had a heart of gold and loved unconditionally. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, whether that be riding motorcycles, boating, skiing or traveling in the motorhome. He also had a soft spot for his animals. His loving soul will truly be missed. Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 from 10:00AM till 11:30AM with a service at 11:30AM at Ourso Funeral Home in Gonzales. There will be a Committal Service at the Louisiana National Veteran Cemetery, 303 W Mt Pleasant Zachary Rd, Zachary, LA 70791 at 1:00PM. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.oursofh.com for the Lantz family.