Noah Dale Jantz
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May 13, 1949 - January 9, 2023
Hillsboro - Noah Dale Jantz, 73, passed away January 9, 2023 in Hillsboro. He was born May 13, 1949 in Turlock, California to Noah and Bertha (Koehn) Jantz.
He married Kathleen Toews October 4, 1970, in Winton, California.
Survivors include wife Kathleen Jantz of Hillsboro; daughters Marla (Troy) Wiebe of Durham, Cynthia (Lance) Nichols of Jerome, Idaho, Charlene (Greg) Wedel of Tampa, Ruthann (John) Wells of Hillsboro; brother Robert Jantz of Livingston, California; 10 grandchildren.
Predeceased by: still born daughter Linda Kay Jantz; sister Joan Jantz.
Funeral service 10:30 a.m., Sunday, January 15, 2023 at Morning Star Church, rural Durham. Family will receive friends from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday at Morning Star Church rural Durham.
Memorials to the Jantz Family Monument in care of Jost Funeral Home, P.O. Box 266, Hillsboro, KS 67063.
Life Sketch Taken from the Funeral Bulletin
Noah "Dale" Jantz was born on May 13, 1949, to Noah and Bertha Jantz in Turlock, CA. He slipped away on a beautiful, calm winter day at the age of 73 on January 9, 2023, in his daughter's home Hillsboro, KS.
Dad's growing up years were spent on a farm on Legion Ave in Livingston then on Palm Ave in Winton. At the age of 7, his mother, Bertha, passed away, leaving him a very lonely boy. His Dad, Noah, remarried several months later to Linda Siemens/Millsap. Linda- became a mother to him and nurtured him through the remainder of his childhood.
With this union, Dad gained a stepbrother, Don Millsap, to whom he became very close. On April 4, 1976, Dad lost his stepmother Linda, and his sister Joan in a tragic accident. Dale's father married again to Elizabeth Koehn in June of 1977.
At the age of nine, Dad gave his heart to the Lord and was baptized on April 3, 1960, by Minister Jesse Koehn at Livingston, CA. Dad did not live a perfect Christian life, but he had a real desire to serve God. In March of 1968, Dad participated in mandatory C/O service at Oklahoma City during the Vietnam War. He made many friends and memories during this time. We often enjoyed listening and laughing as Dad would retell experiences from his service days.
Dad got acquainted with our Mom through mutual friends while she was working at Grace Home. They were married on October 4, 1970, and spent 52 years together. Five daughters were born to this home, and one passed away in infancy. Dad always dreamed of having a son; when we girls got married, he got four of them. We will not forget how his face lit up whenever he saw one of them. We often felt like he preferred them over us!
Dad did a variety of jobs, including construction, farm, and factory work. He was a hard worker; punctuality and showing up for work were very important to him.
Dad was a lover of people. He would often invite impromptu company over, and we would drop in after church at one of his friends. We also spent many times with his brother. Bob, Betty, and heir family were always very special to him. Often, we would eat Sunday supper with them and still end up there after church. Dad had a real love for young people and always enjoyed our friends. Dad and Mom were youth advisers three times at Livingston. We have many good memories of the youth coming over after church and Dad entertaining us with his popcorn pan in the kitchen.
Dad had a special love of animals and had his unique lingo for talking to them.
Special times were spent with friends learning to write music and teaching us girls to sing. He would often sit in his chair in the evenings and sing solo. We will not forget the Sunday morning serenades he would sing to wake us up.
Dad's temper was quick at times, but he was also quick to say sorry and readily gave compliments on a job well done.
Family devotions were always very important to Dad.
In March of 1994, we relocated to Durham, KS, where he made many new friends in the community.
Dale enjoyed the Morning Star congregation and sat on the front bench numerous times, filling the role of song leader. We will remember his signature style of leading songs.
In June of 2019, Mom and Dad moved to Hillsboro, KS. In December of that year, Dad entered retirement when he quit Barkman Honey. With too much time on his hands, he washed dishes at the local college. In his later years, coffee time at Wendy's with friends was a highlight.
Dad suffered a debilitating stroke in February 2021, leaving him helpless. Although the stroke altered his personality, at times, we still could see the old Dad.
We, as a family, are very thankful for the time we spent over the recent holidays with Dad. We fondly remember special moments we had.
Those left with precious memories are his wife Kathy, four daughters, Marla and Troy Wiebe, Durham, KS, Cyndi and Lance Nichols, Jerome, ID, Charlene and Greg Wedel, Tampa, KS, Ruthanne and John Wells, Hillsboro, KS, brother Robert and Betty Jantz, Livingston, CA, two brothers‐in‐law, Anthony and Joan Toews, Turlock, CA, George and Sue Toews, Turlock, CA, three sisters‐in‐law, Rose and Phil Shehan, Sacramento, CA, Linda, and Harley Koehn, Montezuma, KS, Janice and Phil Jantz, Turlock, CA, ten grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many friends.
Preceding him in death are father Noah B. Jantz, mothers Bertha Koehn, Linda Siemens/Millsap, and Elizabeth Koehn, three sisters, one brother, one infant daughter, a stepbrother, parents-in-law, and one sister‐in‐law.
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