Gail K. Lantz

Gail K. Lantz, 88 of Morgantown, WV passed away peacefully on May 12, 2026 at Ruby Hospital surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Morgantown on March 31, 1938.

Gail joined the United States Air Force and served his country from 1958 to 1962. Once he was out of the service, Gail went to college at West Virginia University where he graduated with a bachelors degree in Forestry and Nature Resources. Gail then pursued his career with the U.S. Forest Service where he worked for over 30 years, eventually retiring in 1996 from the Monongahela National Forest Gauley Ranger District in Richwood, WV.

Gail enjoyed his retirement years. He spent countless hours in his wood-working shop, as well as spending much time camping in Helvetia and gardening each summer.

Gail is survived by his wife of 62 years, Carol Lantz; one son, Michael Lantz and his companion, Teresa Tennant; one grandson, Gavin Lantz and his wife, Heidi; brother-in-law, Merle Dalton and his wife, Mary Dalton; niece Carrie Dalton; special neighbors; nephew Nolan Dalton and his wife, Cheryl; and niece, Liz Dalton. Gail is also survived by many other nephews, nieces, and cousins.

Gail was preceded in death by his parents, George and Mabel Lantz; sister, Patricia Lantz Allen, Judy Daft; brother, Jim Lantz; and brothers-in-law, Gerald Dalton and Derald Dalton (Gay).

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the nurses and staff at Ruby Hospital and Amedisys Hospice.

Friends and family will be received at Hastings Funeral Home, 153 Spruce St. Morgantown, on Monday, May 18th from 3:00pm to 8:00pm. Visitation will continue at the funeral home on Tuesday, May 19th from 10:00am until the time of the funeral service at 11:00am with Pastor Sean Wightman officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery with full military funeral rites being conducted by VFW Post #9916, #548, and the United States Air Force.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Gail’s memory may be made to Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, c/o Glenn Dalton, 2436 Kingwood Pike, Morgantown, WV 26508.

Condolences may be sent to th e family online at www.hastingsfuneralhome.com