Loretta G. Lentz, 94, of Estelline, passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2016 in the Estelline Nursing and Care Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 am Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Estelline, SD. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Monday at the church with at 6:30 pm Liturgical Wake Service. Geise Funeral Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.

Loretta G. Gratz was born on October 29, 1922, in Estelline, SD the daughter of George and Anna (Linneman) Gratz. Loretta received her education in Estelline. She was united in marriage to Bernard Jack Lentz on July 16, 1945, in Estelline. Bernard died on October 9, 1980. Loretta continued to live on the family farm near Estelline.

Loretta was a member of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, the Alter Society and the American Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed baking and cooking for others. She loved living on the farm, but her greatest passion was spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She is survived by her children, Judy (Brian) Baschnagel, of River Falls, WI. Jeanne Weibert, of Estelline, SD and James Lentz, of Estelline, SD; four grandchildren; five great grandchildren and one sister, Mary Ann (Laurence) Norman, of Estelline, SD.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, one daughter, Jacalyn; two grandchildren, Brian Baschnagel and Shelli Loge; four brothers, Willian, Lawrence, John and Michael; and one sister, Bernadette.