Hurd J. Lantz 1979 Bridgewater Bulletin The passing of a well-known and highly respected citizen of New Germany, Hurd Jonothan Lantz, occurred at the Miller Hospital, Kentville, on June 9, 1979, after a lingering illness. Born at Dayspring 87 years ago, he was a son of the late Calvin and Elizabeth (Borgel) Lantz and came to New Germany at an early age. He spent some time in the United States before returning to New Germany where he took up farming. Surviving are five daughters, Dorothy (Mrs. Ira Langille), New Germany; Ruth (Mrs. Bradford Lohnes), Dartmouth; Muriel (Mrs. Joseph Slauenwhite), Stanburne; Rhoda (Mrs. Reg Tupper), Head of St. Margaret's Bay; Audrey (Mrs. Kenneth Fram), Halifax; a son, Kenneth, Liverpool; brother, William, Daytona Beach, Florida; 19 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Eva Gates; three sisters, Wilhelmina (Mrs. Kenneth Varner); Jessie (Mrs. Albert Whynot), and Jennie; three brothers, Avery, Ernest, and Fred. The late Mr. Lantz was a member of the Barss Corner United Baptist Church and funeral service was held there on Tuesday, June 12, conducted by the pastor, Rev. Ernest Crosby. Music was furnished by the church choir with Arthur Langille organist. A solo,"Amazing Grace" was beautifully rendered by Marlene Rhodenizer, as was the hymn, "The Lord's My Shepherd," sung by the choir. Interment was in the United Church Cemetery, New Germany. Pallbearers were grandsons Phillip, Wayne, and Royce Slauenwhite, great-grandsons, Duane and Lindsay Eisener, and nephew, David Zwicker.