Wayne Warren Lantz

February 17, 2015 at the age of 55. Wayne was born in Des Moines, Iowa

December 8, 1959 to Charles and Barbara Lantz. In 1963 the family moved

to Hanford where he attended elementary school and graduated from

Hanford High School in 1978.

In his younger years, Wayne worked in construction and as a

karaoke D.J. Before becoming disabled with back and neck injuries in

2011, he was employed as a poker dealer and table games supervisor at

the Tachi Palace Hotel and Casino.

Wayne was blessed with many gifts. He sang in the Apollonaires

choir and was also selected to sing in the 24 member Madrigal choir in

high school. Lantz family gatherings often included everyone singing while

his mother played piano or his sister played guitar.

Also a gifted athlete, he loved baseball and was an excellent

pitcher. His pitching helped the Hanford 15-year-old all-stars win the

Northern Section District No.1 Tournament. He took pride in that ability

and the hard work he put into it. In high school he played on the football,

baseball and golf teams. As an adult Wayne enjoyed playing golf with his

father and brothers and for several years they played city league and

tournament fast pitch and slow pitch softball together.

Blessed with the gift of humor, Wayne loved to laugh with family

and friends. He was generous with his time, whether building a fence for

his niece's new home or helping someone with a household project. He

loved animals and kids. He especially loved his daughter Brandi and was

extremely proud of the woman she had become.

Wayne is survived by one daughter Brandi Lantz of Laguna Beach,

and siblings: Steve and his wife Linda Lantz of Visalia; Paul and his wife

Katherine Lantz of Fresno; Patti and her husband Robert Davis of Hanford.

He is also survived by his sister-in-law Susan Lantz Calhoun, and niece and

nephew Dawna Lantz and Bryan Wilson. Wayne was preceded in death

by his parents and his brother David Lantz.

A graveside service will be held at 9 a.m., Wednesday, August 5 at

Grangeville Cemetery.

Family and friends are invited to view Wayne's legacy at

peoplesfuneralchapel.com and send condolences to the family.