Philip Lentz, 73 year old of Long Prairie passed away on December 27, 2022, at the CentraCare Hospital in Long Prairie.
A memorial service will take place on Thursday, January 5, 2022, at noon at the Peace United Methodist Church in Long Prairie. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be at 3:00 PM at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls.
Philip John was born on November 4, 1949, the son of August and Florence (DuFrene) Lentz of Long Prairie, Minnesota. Philip was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church and graduated from Long Prairie High School in 1967. After high school he joined the United States Navy, serving his country for two tours of duty in Vietnam (1969-73), aboard the USS. Chicago-CG-11, ASROC launching group. Following his military tour, Phil lived in California, working for Panasonic and Lear Siegler. He worked on computer hardware. This job involved a lot of traveling and he was introduced to antiquing which became important to him. When Phil moved to Minnesota he continued to collect antiques and built his own shop, The Buzzard’s Roost. Phil enjoyed landscape projects, small home repair projects, reading, cooking, and sharing his values. He was passionate about second amendment issues and range shooting. He taught his grandchildren the proper etiquette and shooting safety practices, as well as, respect for firearms. It was in 1993, that Philip married his high school classmate, Susan Rohr Moon. Susan became Phil’s best friend and celebrated being a dad to Michele and Matthew. He instantly took to his new job with pride and patience.
The couple lived their life in Long Prairie, close to home and among friends and family. Phil was a mate who protected, challenged, and enjoyed the camaraderie of others. Philips most precious time was spent with Susan, their kids and the grandkids.
Philip was always very observant of others and so patient, he will be deeply missed by those that loved him.
He leaves behind his wife, Susan; and children, Michele (David) Barton, and family: Carter and Trevor Barton; and Matthew (Rainn) Moon, and family: Ethan Moon, Christian (Daniel) Kirckof, and Dylan Guderjahn; great-granddaughter, Avery Kirckof; sister, Lynn Schandel; many brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, August and Florence Lentz; and brother, Roger Lentz.
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