Lloyd Albert Jantzi

June 30, 1926 - December 25, 2021

JANTZI, Lloyd Albert - Passed peacefully on Christmas Day at his home in Winston Park. Lloyd, formerly of Wellesley in his 96th year. Beloved husband of the late Ruth Gingrich (2020). Loving father of Randy of Kitchener and Heather Gingerich of Kitchener as well as many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Lloyd will be sadly missed by his sister Norma Steckly, sister-in-law Barb Jantzi as well as many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents A.W. Jantzi and Sarah (nee Leis), sister Mabel (Andy Steckly), brother Ralph, brothers and sisters-in-law; Art Steckly, Isabel and Paul Glanzer, Helen and John Gingrich, Mary and Armand Musselman. Lloyd was a former fire chief for the Town of Wellesley, last of the originals at A.W. Jantzi and Sons Ltd., operating the cider mill and John Deere dealership. He drove milk truck for many years and after retirement, he drove school bus. Lloyd was a founding member of Wellesley Mennonite Church and the Apple Butter & Cheese Festival. He will be remembered by family and friends as a humble, down to earth man. Friends may call at Wellesley Mennonite Church, 157 David Street, Wellesley on Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held in the church on Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at 11 a.m. followed by interment at Rush’s Cemetery. For those who wish to attend the funeral service, please contact the church at [email protected] by Tuesday at 12 p.m. All those attending must wear a mask and follow physical distancing. Pastor Kara Carter officiating. You may wish to join the funeral service on Zoom. Please see the link under Lloyd’s obituary on the funeral home website. Donations to the MCC Thrift Store would be appreciated. www.futher-franklinfuneralhome.com Follow the link below to view funeral service https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84326815522