CONTINENTAL – Richard L. “Dick” Lentz, 81, of Continental, passed away at 5:16 p.m. on Monday, December 9, 2024, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.
 Funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, December 12, 2024 at HEITMEYER FUNERL HOME, Continental with Rev. Chuck Schmunk and Pastor Monica Kleman officiating. Burial will follow in North Mt. Zion Cemetery, Continental. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday and 10 to 11 a.m. on Thursday prior to the service at the funeral home.