Lucy L. Jentz

October 12, 1932 - August 14, 2017

Lucy Jentz, 84, Green Bay, passed away August 14, 2017. She was born October 12, 1932 in Chicago. She was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin, Madison, where she met and married James Jentz of Appleton on June 26, 1954. After teaching physical education for a short time, Lucy was a teacher and director at Peace Nursery Center for 32 years. She cherished time with her family, her preschool teaching years, gardening, watching birds, travel, singing, enjoying nature, knitting, sewing, and especially “blowing out” the sunset. Lucy was an active volunteer in the music ministry at Grace Lutheran Church, AAUW, ECHO, Service League, Green Bay Botanical Garden, Heritage Hill State Park, as a Salvation Army bell ringer, and the quilting group at Atonement Lutheran Church. She was also a long-standing participant in the YWCA water aerobics program and the Dyckesville Red Hats. Lucy is survived by her husband, Jim, children (Julie, Brad, Craig, Jeff), 8 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, 3 brothers and a granddaughter. A celebration of her life will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, August 21, 2017 at Atonement Lutheran Church, 2132 Deckner Avenue. To honor Lucy’s wish that her life be remembered by sharing memories, a gathering of friends and family will be held from 9:30 - 11:00 at the church. Please, no flowers. Memorial donations may be made to the Green Bay Botanical Garden, Brown County Library - Give a Kid a Book, or the Salvation Army.