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Obituary: Wilbur J. Jantzi, 89, Croghan
Published: December 22, 2025
By: Provided by Iseneker
Funeral Home
Wilbur J. Jantzi
 CROGHAN- Wilbur J. Jantzi, of Kirschnerville Road, passed away on Monday
morning, December 22, 2025 at the Lewis County
General Hospital.
He is survived by his children and their spouses; Jeanette and
Darrell Roggie of Castorland; Emily and Glenn Beller of Carthage; Stanley
and Christine Jantzi of Croghan; Alan and Dawn Jantzi of Croghan; 15
grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren; a brother and sister-in-law, Lyle
and Shirley Jantzi of Adams; a brother-in-law, Clarence Haldeman; many
nieces, nephews and cousins. He is
predeceased by his beloved wife Florence, who passed away on November 22,
2019; three sisters, Freda Roggie, Grace Haldeman; and Cleo Jantzi who
passed away in infancy; and two brothers; Maynard Jantzi and Lawrence
Jantzi.
Wilbur was born on July 16, 1936 in
Martinsburg, NY, a son of the late Mahlon and Ruth Ressler Jantzi.
He attended school in Martinsburg and Glenfield and later in Mannsville.
Wilbur worked on the Harvey Gingerich farm for four years. On October 27, 1956
he married Florence Moser at the Lowville Mennonite Church with Rev. Lloyd
Boshart officiating. He did 1W
service in Brattleboro, VT from 1957-1959.
They moved to Whitesville, NY for 15 years, owning and operating two
farms. The family later bought A
farm on the Mattis Road and operated it until 2010. The farm is now owned by Wilbur’s
grandson Jaren Jantzi. Wilbur looked
forward to gathering with his seniors group at
church. He enjoyed having coffee
with friends at Moving Mountains Café daily, going to auctions and
vegetable gardening.
Calling hours will be from 10:00 a.m. – 12:45p.m. on Saturday,
December 27, 2025 at Naumburg Mennonite Church,
with the funeral service to follow at 1:00 p.m. with Pastors Titus Mast,
Paul Mast and Greg Widrick officiating.
Spring burial will be in Croghan Mennonite Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be
made to Mennonite Disaster Service, P.O. Box 546, Lowville, NY 13367. Arrangements are with Iseneker
Funeral Home, Inc., Lowville.
Condolences may be shared with Wilbur’s family online at www.isenekerfuneralhome.com.
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