David Franklin Lantis, 80, of Red Wing, died Monday, January 23, 2017, at Comforts of Home in River Falls, Wis. He was born on September 20, 1936, in Big Stone City, South Dakota to David and Louise (Thiele) Lantis. In 1954, he graduated from Big Stone City High School and then went on to work for the Ortonville Paper in the printing area. Later he worked for Arrow Printing in Albert Lea. On July 25, 1964, he married Helen Hartgers. After moving to Red Wing in 1969, he began working for Jostens Printing until his retirement. He also enjoyed working part-time with his friends at Koplins Grocery, served as an Auxiliary police officer for the City of Red Wing and for many years played Santa. He was member of United Lutheran Church and the Phantom Car Club. He enjoyed collecting old cars, camping, hunting, fishing and spending time with family, particularly his grandchildren.
He is survived by his four children, Ted (Mindy) Hartgers of Wanamingo, Curt Hartgers of Red Wing, Dawn (Mike) Piens of Rochester and Doug (Laurie) Lantis of Red Wing; nine grandchildren, Ethan, Mitchell, Amber (David), Amanda, Zach, Josh (Grace), Paige, Logan and Jordyn; two great grandchildren, Trinity and Miles and two sister-in-laws, Joyce Lantis of Killeen, Texas and Marge Lantis of Big Stone City, SD. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen, on February 8, 2008, and nine siblings.
Funeral service will be 10 a.m., Saturday, January 28, 2017, at United Lutheran Church in Red Wing with Reverend Karl Rydholm officiating. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m., Friday, January 27, at the Mahn Family Funeral Home, Bodelson-Mahn Chapel and one hour prior to the service at church. Memorials are preferred to the Ahlziemers Association. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com.
Visitation
JAN
27.
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM (CST)
Mahn Family Funeral Home, Bodelson-Mahn Chapel
602 Plum Street P.O. Box 111
Red Wing, MN 55066
Visitation
JAN
28.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM (CST)
United Lutheran Church
628 West 5th Street
Red Wing, MN 55066
Service
JAN
28.
10:00 AM (CST)
United Lutheran Church
628 West 5th Street
Red Wing, MN 55066