Harry Kantz

Harry Kantz (78) of Rio Rancho passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 14, 20201 after a lengthy battle with cancer.  Born in Lafayette, Indiana February 13, 1942, Harry was a proud alumnus of Purdue University and a loyal employee of the Lincoln Electric Company where he worked for more than 32 years.  Harry leaves his wife of 54 years, Sally; three children, Bobby Kantz (Manu), Kelly Kantz Philby (Andrew) and Susie Kantz; 6 grandchildren (Aiden, Grace, Dylan, Simon, Jesse, and Louisa); and many friends, family, and brethren. 

Harry enjoyed sports as both a spectator and a participant and enjoyed telling all he met of his adventures on tour with the Professional Bowlers Association.  He had a passion for Corvettes, corny jokes, and Indy Car races.  A dedicated Mason, Harry was raised in Shawnee Lodge No. 129 in 1966 and subsequently served as Worshipful Master of two other lodges (Daylight Lodge No. 759 in Tennessee and Solan Lodge No. 757 in Ohio) before moving to New Mexico.  In NM, Harry found his community amongst the brethren of Sandoval Lodge No. 76 and Union Lodge No 4 where he was actively involved in numerous charitable activities.  In 2013, Harry helped found the Masonic School for Children with Learning Disabilities, MSCLD, a program which provides tutoring for children with Dyslexia.  Harry dedicated his later years to building awareness of the need for Dyslexia support and served as a member of the Board of Directors for MSCLD until his passing. 

Harry was preceded in death by his parents, Loren and Ruth (Baker) Kantz, and his siblings Robert Kantz and Reta Baer. 

Donations in Harry’s memory can be made to MSCLD by mail to 218 Ranchitos, Corrales, NM, 87048.  Boiler up!