DELAVAN – William “Bill” R. Lenz Sr., age 96, of Delavan passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025 at home. He was born on April 7, 1929 to Ted and Dorothy Lenz. Bill was united in marriage to Elaine Joseph on November 22, 1947 in Medford, WI. Elaine passed away on January 21, 2014. Bill was the founder and owner of Lenz Painting and also farmed from 1960-1972. He loved horses and was an owner and trainer. Bill was a member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Delavan.
Bill is survived by his children, Bill (Judy) Lenz, of Delavan, Gary (Sandy) Lenz, of Delavan; grandchildren, Heather (Ray) Alvey, Bill (Megan) Eddy, Grant (Jean) Jacobs, Dan (Sue) Jacobs, Lisa (Jared) Brown, and Karen Kitslaar; 17 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; and sons-in-law, Dave Eddy and Dennis Jacobs.
Bill is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Elaine; an infant son; two daughters, Jean Eddy and Joyce Jacobs; and a grandson, Joseph William.
Funeral Services will take place at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 416 W. Geneva Street in Delavan. Visitation will be held from 9:30 A.M. until the time of the funeral on Wednesday at the church. Burial will take place at Spring Grove Cemetery in Delavan.
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