Ernest A. Lantz

//from the San Francisco Chronicle// Ernest A. Lantz 1928 - 2009 Ernest Lantz passed away March 12, 2009 at the Veterans Hospital in Palo Alto, having been born in San Francisco on January 1, 1928 and living in Redwood City for many years. Ernie was known as the best antique clock repair expert in Northern California, for his musical talents and for his devotion to the bay area Swedish community. An accomplished pianist and accordion player, he was in demand to perform at the many local Swedish functions, including SWEA, and was a recipient of many awards. The void Ernie leaves is deep. He will be missed by his family, friends and fellow Swedes, though his spirit lives on in those who loved him. Ernie will be remembered for his kindness, generosity, compassion and eagerness to help others. He served in the Coast Guard at Five Fingers Lighthouse in Alaska, and worked at Hunter's Point Shipyard in San Francisco. A career mechanical engineer, he worked at SRI for over 30 years. Ernie was a 50-year Mason with the Columbia Brotherhood Lodge, as well as an active member of the VASA Lindbergh Lodge, Valhalla Lodge, accordion and clock clubs, NAWCC and SRI Alumni Association. Ernie and his loving wife, Malle, attended the Menlo Park Presbyterian Church. In addition to his wife, Malle, Ernie is survived by his sons, Steve (Jannette) and David (Diane); grandaughters, Linnea and April; brother, Stone Lantz; nephews, Buddy and Bobby; and stepsons, Vince and Tony; as well as many cousins and friends in Sweden. He was predeceased by his first wife, Barbara, and his daughter, Sonya. In accordance with Ernie's wishes there will be no memorial service. A celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date. Please remember Ernie with donations to the Lymphoma & Leukemia Society, the Mesothelioma Research Foundation of America, or Doctors Without Borders.

03/31/09 Submitted by: James Demerin

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