Aaron Lentz , Age 25


September 22, 1997 --December 17, 2022

Aaron Lentz, age 25 of Watertown, WI, formerly of Baraboo, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022 at home on the family farm unexpectedly due to complications from a seizure. Aaron, youngest son of Dennis and Dawn (Lee) Lentz was born Sept. 22, 1997 in Baraboo. He was homeschooled K-12 and obtained his Associate Degree in Church Ministries from Maranatha Baptist University in Watertown, WI. He had various jobs after leaving home, one of which being a camp counselor for two years and as a grounds maintenance lead at Camp Joy in Whitewater, WI during the summers. He was currently employed by Griffin Armament in Watertown. Aaron enjoyed participating in dramatic productions in college as well as Vacation Bible School skits at Calvary Baptist Church in Sauk City, where he attended growing up. He loved studying history, particularly the Battle of the Alamo as well as the 1835-1836 Texas revolution, the American Civil War and WWII; as well as reading about historical figures such as Davy Crockett, Sam Houston and James Bowie. As a young teenager he accepted Christ as his Savior and sought to live a life that was pleasing to God. He attended Fellowship Baptist Church in Watertown.

Survivors include his loving parents; Dennis and Dawn of Baraboo; brothers, Daniel (Heidi) Lentz of Spencer, IN, Stephen (Katie) Lentz of Barron, WI, and Matthew Lentz of Johnson City, TN; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Norman and Alice Lentz and Harris and Aldora Lee.

Funeral services for Aaron will be held on Friday, Dec. 23, 2022 at 1 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church in Sauk City with Pastor Randy Hoffman officiating. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022 at Redlin-Ertz Funeral Home from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. Continued visitation will be held on Friday, Dec. 23, 2022 from 12 p.m. until the time of service at 1 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Pleasant Valley Cemetery next to the family farm.



Condolences

Mike and Cindy Bullock December 19, 2022

Friend Atoka, , Tennessee

Dear Dawn and Dennis, We are so very sorry to hear this sad news about Aaron. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of grief and sorrow. How wonderful to have the sure hope of heaven and to know Aaron is there right now with our Savior! We remember him as a little guy showing us around the farm. God bless you with a comfort that only He can give now and in the days ahead. Love and prayers for you all! Mike and Cindy Bullock

Steve and Beverly Litke December 20, 2022

Friends Greer , South Carolina

We are so sorry to learn of this. We will be praying for God’s sweet peace, comfort and strength.

Paul & Michelle Reed, Hannah, and Sarah December 20, 2022

friend of Daniel and Heidi Lentz greenwood, , Indiana

We want to extend our heart-felt condolences over Aaron's passing. We are thankful for the promises and comforts of the Scripture, and that the day is coming that we shall be together with the Lord. You and your family will be in our prayers.

Caleb Weimer December 20, 2022

CSH Jackson , Wisconsin

My sincere condolences to you and your family, I pray God gives you peace in walking through this.

Karen Jones December 20, 2022

Friend of family Fort Smith, Arkansas

Praying for you & your family during this difficult time, May you find the peace that passes all understanding in knowing Aaron is with Jesus

Joyann Guerndt, Virginia Holderman, Paul Lentz December 20, 2022

Cousins and aunt Slinger , Wisconsin

Dennis, Dawn and family we are so sorry for your loss. Knowing Aaron accepted Jesus as his Savior is the greatest gift. Praying for God to surround you with His love. John 3:16 For God so loved the world He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. Virginia, Joyann, and Paul

Annalisa Quinn December 20, 2022

Camp Coworker Philadelphia , Pennsylvania

I pray that you will know God’s presence in this valley.

Loren Miller December 20, 2022

Friend La Plata , Missouri

Am so grateful for the memories of Aaron, a best friend and brother in the Lord. From the hayrides together as kids to him being a groomsman in my wedding, and every historical discussion, heated Stratego game, and Fourth of July celebration at the Unke farm in between, I am honored to have known him and counted him as a friend and a brother. We will miss him greatly, but rejoice in his coming home to be with the Lord. Miss you already Aaron. Loren

David B. Lee December 20, 2022

Uncle Palm Harbor , Florida

To: Dawn & Dennis and the Lentz Family Our sympathies and condolences to you on the sudden loss of your Aaron. Love, David AND Francine

Phil Harris December 20, 2022

Friend of the family Johnson City , Tennessee

Thoughts and prayers during this time. We love you all.

Joe & Susan Stiemann December 20, 2022

friends Greenwood , Wisconsin

Dennis, Dawn, and family, Our hearts are heavy for all of you. Praying that you find strength and peace for each hour in the days ahead from our Father in Heaven. Praising God that Aaron belongs to Him. We are grateful for the bonds that God allowed between your sons and ours during their time at college. What a blessing for Nathan to have a friend like Aaron. Know that we will be thinking of you and praying for you. Joe & Susan

Bethany Hultgren December 20, 2022

Friend Prairie du Sac , Wisconsin

I miss him already. Just this past week we messaged a little, and he shared a clip from the Davy Crockett movies. We shared a smile. As kids, we all thought it was super cool we had seen the same movie. I remember I was surprised when I learned that the River Pirates wasn't part of the shared experience at first. I also remember how excited he was when he finally got to see it in its entirety. A lot of my favorite memories from Calvary and growing up in general are with my Lentz brothers. Kid's Club, after service games, bike hikes, Christmas plays, and that special one week of Vacation Bible school out of the year where we all got to be together and either attend or serve every day. I'm really grateful for those memories, and Aaron was a big part of them. He loved serving God and using the gifts he was given. And now He's home with his Savior. His faith is sight. Chris and I are praying for you all. Love, Beth

Jessenia Morazan December 24, 2022

Friend Sloughhouse , California

Aaron, I didn’t find out about your home going til Christmas Eve. I was on Facebook hiatus and I’m truly sorry. You were like another brother to me and best friend in college. I missed our cafe conversations on history, life and most of all, deep dives into Scripture and how you always pointed me back to Christ. You were ever so patient with me even on my worst days and I miss our laughs and crazy puns as well as our serious conversations including our on and off ones after college. The last time I spoke with you was on the phone this year on Nov 30th 2022 when I was once again sick with COVID but worse I was double infected with Influenza A (Flurona) and the last thing you told me was to feel better and that you were praying for me. Brother, I’m going to miss you and our conversations. Although my heart grieves and I’m shocked by what I’ve learned, I know you are safe with the Lord and look forward to the day I get to see you again with our Savior. Rest well. -Jessenia Morazan