Melvin Jantzen
Obituary
Melvin Duane Jantzen, born June 9,
1931, to Elizabeth and David Jantzen of Newton, went to be with Jesus
on Friday (Dec. 15, 2017).
He was preceded in death by his wife of
40 years, Elvera Reimer-Jantzen, in 1997.
He leaves behind a wife of 19 years,
Christina Norton-Jantzen; his daughters: Karen Jantzen-Dolan of Las
Vegas, Shirley Jantzen of Naverre, Florida, and Connie
Jantzen-Pierett of Radford, Virginia; sons-in-law, Timothy Dolan and
Stephen Pierett; stepson, John Norton and his wife Theresa of Las
Vegas; and stepdaughters, Jessica Keen and her husband Corey of
Fayetteville, North Carolina, and Deborah Norton of Las Vegas. He
also leaves behind nine grandchildren: Zachariah Dolan, Brian
Chandler and his wife Courtney, Kyle Chandler and his wife Holly,
Aaron Pierett and Mindy Pierett, Gillian Norton and Malyn Norton and
Kaitlyn and Brianna Keen; and three great-grandchildren: Addy, Elise
and Penny Chandler.
Melvin left a tsunami of friendships
and love wherever he went. Please love and cherish each other,
spreading God's light and joy in his honor. Please no flowers or
cards. If you want to give, give to the Disabled Veterans in his
name.
