November 8, 2011

LOWVILLE, N.Y.   —  Emery K. Jantzi, 90, Liverpool, and formerly of Lowville, died Tuesday morning, Nov. 8, at Iroquois Nursing Home, Jamesville, where he had been a patient for a short time.

He was born June 19, 1921, on O'Neill, Nebraska, the son of Christian and Anna Kennel Jantzi. At age four his family moved to Canada. He attended school in St. Petersburg, Ontario. 

He married Doris Church on Aug. 27, 1966, at the First Mennonite Church of New Bremen with Rev. Donald Jantzi officiating.

He was employed by Agway Petroleum in Lowville. After retirement he delivered flowers for Guignard’s Flowers. 

He enjoyed reading his bible and watching golf on TV.

Surviving are his wife, Doris, Liverpool; a daughter, Patricia, Liverpool; a brother, Marvin, Medina, N.Y.; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Three siblings, Daniel and Vernon Jantzi and Marie Nafziger, all died before him.

Funeral services services will be held noon Saturday, Nov. 12, at Adirondack Funeral Home, Croghan. Burial will follow in the Croghan Mennonite Cemetery.

Calling hours will be from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at the funeral home. 

Online condolences may be made at www.adirondackfh.com. 

Information provided by Adirondack Funeral Home and Newzjunky, Watertown, N.Y.