Robert A. Lantz

Robert was born on Dec. 20, 1940, in Stambaugh, the son of the late Alton and Elna Margaret (Cederna) Lantz. He was a lifelong resident of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Robert attended the Gaastra and Stambaugh Schools, graduating with the Class of 1959.

He proudly served with the United States Army during Vietnam. Upon his honorable discharge, he was employed by the Cleveland Cliffs Mines — Republic, Empire, and Tilden in Ishpeming — until his retirement in 1996.

Robert was a member of the St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Caspian, VFW Ottawa Post 3134, American Legion Reino Post 21, and the Antique Car Club. He greatly enjoyed collecting, restoring and showing antique cars, including his late mother’s 1967 convertible Jeepster Commando in which he won many awards and trophies. He loved the outdoors, gardening, and rabbit hunting with his Walker hound, Duke. In his earlier years, Bob enjoyed softball, bowling and riding motorcycles.

He is survived by his sister, Susan Heikkila of Green Bay, Wis.; brother-in-law Edwin Rousseau of Reno, Nev.; nieces Sandra (Michael) Baldwin of Wausau, Wis., and Lisa (William) Shew of Appleton, Wis.; nephew Greg (Angelica) Rousseau of Reno, Nev.; and extended family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Carol Rousseau; nephew Robert Heikkila; and brother-in-law William Groop.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to all the staff at D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans for the exceptional loving care provided over the past 15 months.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, Jan. 30, at 1:30 p.m. at St. Cecilia Catholic Church with Father Daniel Fosu to officiate. The West Side Veterans will accord Military Rites after the service.

Interment will be in Stambaugh Cemetery, Iron River, in the spring.

Condolences may be expressed to the family of Robert A. Lantz online at www.jacobsfuneralhomeir.com.

Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River.