Roger Lantz, 79, of Lacey Springs, VA, passed away April 1, 2026 at his residence.

He was born September 17, 1946 in Harrisonburg VA, to the late Loy Calvin and Velma Ruth Hottinger Lantz.

Roger owned and operated his own HVAC business from 1992-2018. He loved antiques, playing cards and bingo. He was a charter and life member of AMVETS Post #07 where he served as treasurer along with being a member of several other clubs.

On June 4, 1983 he married the former Martha "Marty" Johnson who survives.

Surviving in addition to his wife are two sisters; Diana Knight, Pat Hill, one brother; Calvin Lantz, several nieces and nephews, two special nephews; Stewart Chapman and wife Chloe, Jerry E. Johnson who helped his uncle with HVAC jobs.

In addition to his parents, Roger was also preceded in death by a son; Jonathan Lantz, and a stepson; Jon Whetzel.

Reverend John Jacobs will conduct a funeral service 2:00 P.M. Monday at the Mtn. Valley United Methodist Church in Harrisonburg.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends Saturday from 3-6 P.M. at the Grandle Funeral Home in Broadway.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Broadway Rescue Squad in memory of Roger, P.O. Box 666, Broadway, VA  22815