Roger Dean Jantz

Roger Jantz, 78, was born Nov. 1, 1938, to Leonard and Iva Schrag Jantz in Ritzville. He died on April 28, following a battle with cancer.

He graduated from Ritzville High School in 1956. His further education included attending Bethel College, Grace Bible Institute, Wichita State University and Eastern Washington University.

After receiving his teaching certificate he taught at the Othello School District for two years.

He completed a year of Voluntary Service at Brook Lane Farm in Maryland and worked a number of years at Ritzville Life Care Center as a nurses aid and assisted with physical t...