Julie Lentz

Julie K. Lentz, age 66 of Sauk Centre, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at her daughter’s home.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 15 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Sauk Centre. Inurnment will be at the parish cemetery in Sauk Centre. A celebration of life will follow at the Next Door Bar following the burial.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 15 at the church.

Julie Katherine Lentz was born March 22, 1959 in Waconia, Minnesota to Jerome and Doreen (Olson) Lentz. She graduated from Sauk Centre High School in 1977. Most recently, she worked at Hardee’s in Sauk Centre.

She was a member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church. She enjoyed walking, growing flowers, spending time with family, bargain shopping, and shaking dice. She had the gift of gab whether in person or on the phone and would often end conversations with 'Have a Good Day!'

Survivors include her daughters, LeeAnn (Jeremy) Sunderman of Sauk Centre and Kayla Lentz of Minneapolis; six grandchildren, Ryan (Breanna) Ritter, Reece Ritter, Alex Ritter, Brooke Sunderman, Jake Ilgen, and Trent Ilgen; two great-grandchildren, Liam and Olivia Ritter; mother, Doreen Lentz of Sauk Centre; and brother, Brian Lentz of Sauk Centre.

Julie was preceded in death by her father, Jerome Lentz, and sister, Linda (Lentz) Blonigen.