Born September 2, 1994 in Coffeyville, Kan., he had lived in Joplin since 1998 and attended Joplin Public Schools. He was a straight A student of the junior class of Joplin High School. Lantz was an avid BMX bike rider. He rode at Autumn Ramp Park and loved spending time at The Bridge. He participated in bible studies, was a member of the BMX Team, and volunteered at both The Bridge and Autumn Ramp Park. He attended Christ’s Church of Joplin with fellow Bridge staff, members and close friends.
Survivors include his mother, Michelle Hare of Joplin; his father and stepmother, Walter Mike and Shannon Hare of Broken Arrow, Okla.; his brother, Matthew Hare of Joplin; two sisters Shaylee Albee of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Jayln Mattson of Broken Arrow; paternal grandmother, CeCelia Hare of Coffeyville, Kan.; maternal grandmother, Mary Lou Green of Coffeyville; maternal grandfather, Ron Green of Edna, Kan.; maternal grandmother, Teresa West of Findley, Ohio; several aunts, uncles and countless friends.
Lantz was preceded in death by paternal grandfather, Caley Kitch and maternal grandfather Fritz Jehle.
A Celebration of His Life will be held 12:00 Noon at The Bridge in the Foundry with Jeremiah Anderson and Dan Mitchell officiating. After the service, the family will receive friends during which time members of Autumn Ramp Park will hold a memorial ride/open session in Lantz’s honor.
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