Ransom Funeral Home
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Castalia, OH 44824
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Luther "Lutie" Gantz, Jr. age 65, of Bay View, died Tuesday night at his residence.
He was born December 1, 1963 in Sandusky. He graduated in 1963 from Margaretta High School and attended Ohio University. He worked at New Departure Hyatt for 33 years as an electrical engineer retiring in 2001. Luther was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Sandusky. He joined the Bay View Fire Dept. in Dec. 1974, where he was an emergency medical technician, served as chief for six years and assistant chief for two years. He was President of the Bay View Fireman's Assoc. for two years and Secretary of Erie Co. Fireman's Assoc. for two years. He joined the Sandusky Radio Experimental League in 2001 and served as President from 2003 - 2006 and also served on the Bay View Village Council.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years, the former Linda Bennett; son Michael (Heather) Gantz of Goodells, MI; grandson Theodore "Teddy" Gantz; sister Carol (Gary) Keller of Bay Bridge; step father John Maschari; step mother Betty Gantz; and several nieces and nephews.
Luther was preceded in death by his father Luther Gantz Sr.; mother Alberta (Orshoski) Maschari; and nephew John Keller.
Friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9 PM Friday at Ransom Funeral Home, 610 S. Washington St., Castalia. The body will lie in state from 9:00 AM Saturday until time of services at 10:00 AM at Trinity Lutheran Church, 503 Bardshar Rd., Sandusky. The Rev. Philip Gardner will officiate. Burial will be in Castalia Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, 502 Barshar Road, Sandusky, OH 44870. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.ransomfuneralhome.com
