Albert Kantz, 82 / July 26, 1929 — Sept. 10, 2011

Published 9:19 pm Thursday, September 15, 2011

Albert Kantz, 82
July 26, 1929 — Sept. 10, 2011

Albert T. Kantz, 82, of Edwardsburg, passed to his rest Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 at Memorial Hospital, South Bend, where he had been a patient for one week.
He was born July 26, 1929 in Mishawaka to Donald E. and Marie (Keeley) Kantz. He graduated from Edwardsburg High School.
Al was a very active person in the Edwardsburg area. He was a member of the Edwardsburg American Legion, having served in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the Edwardsburg Fire Department and for many years was in attendance for many fires in the area. He and his late brother, Kenneth, were owners of A&K Excavation, where they were heavy equipment operators.
Al was married July 16, 1968 in Edwardsburg to Sally F. (Parish) White; they lived in Edwardsburg.
Surviving are his wife, Sally; son, Barry Kantz of Cassopolis; and two stepchildren, Mike (Amanda) White of Hickory, N.C. and Valerie (Kent) Stephens of Elkhart. There are four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren as well as a sister-in-law, Betty Kantz of Edwardsburg.
Members of his family who have passed include his parents and his brother, Kenneth, and a sister, Darlene Baughman.
Friends and family may gather Saturday, Sept. 17 from 10 to 11 a.m. at Hope United Methodist Church, 69941 Elkhart Rd., for a memorial service at 11 a.m. Officiating will be the Rev. Jeff Reese, church pastor.
Immediately following the service, there will be a gathering at the Edwardsburg American Legion for family and friends.
Burial of the cremains will be next week at Edwardsburg Cemetery with the U.S. Army Honor Guard.
Memorials may be directed to the Edwardsburg Fire Department.
Arrangements by Paul E. Mayhew Funeral Home, Edwardsburg.