Montezuma - Ervin "Slim" Walter Jantz, 94, died December 17, 2012 at Bethel Home, Inc. in Montezuma. He was born on December 12, 1918 in Montezuma, the son of David and Anna (Schmidt) Jantz.

Slim was raised in Montezuma and attended school there. He moved with his family to Fredonia for a short time before returning to Montezuma. Mr. Jantz served in the United States Army during World War II in the European Theatre. On January 15, 1950, he married Anna Rose Miller in Deerfield. She preceded him in death on January 1, 2003. Slim was the station manager for the Montezuma COOP for 35 years until his retirement. He enjoyed woodworking, puzzles, and family activities.

He was a member of the Montezuma United Methodist Church.

Slim is survived by three children, Eileen Gillespie of Hugoton, Steve Jantz of Ferguson, Missouri, and Susan Russell of Montezuma; two sisters, Elda Giesbrecht of Montezuma and Carolina Koehn of Moundridge; one brother, Floyd Jantz of Wichita; five grandchildren, Stacey Strickland, Kristen Donze, Sam Jantz, Toni Russell, and Cody Russell; and two great grandchildren, Logan and Chance Donze. In addition to his wife Anna, Ervin is preceded in death by his parents; step-father, Peter H. Koehn; four brothers; and three sisters.

Funeral service will be held at Montezuma United Methodist Church on Friday, December 21, 2012 at 10:00 AM with Rev. Jerry Odle presiding. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Montezuma. Visitation will be at Swaim Funeral Chapel of Montezuma on Thursday, December 20, 2012 from noon to 8:00 PM. Memorials are suggested to Montezuma United Methodist Church or Bethel Home in care of the funeral home. Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online guest book at www.swaimfuneralhome.com.