Marlene R. Lentz, 74, of Horicon passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Clearview Nursing Home in Juneau.
Marlene Rose was born on November 12, 1951, in Beaver Dam to Roland and Anita (Ruhland) Froemming. She was a 1969 graduate of Horicon High School.
Marlene was married to David E. Lentz on May 26, 1973, at St. Malachy Catholic Church in Horicon.
Before becoming a mother and full-time homemaker, she worked a variety of jobs. Marlene was employed with Marlin Toy Factory in Horicon, Stokely Canning Co. in Horicon, Broan Manufacturing in Hartford, and as an office assistant at John Deere.
Marlene was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Parish in Horicon. She enjoyed gardening and spending time outdoors. She enjoyed taking family trips and her family was her priority in life.
Marlene is survived by her daughter, Teresa (Chris) Sawyer of Horicon; two grandsons, Alexander Sawyer (Jennifer Schmidt) of Janesville and Zachery Sawyer of Horicon; brother, David (Kathy) Froemming of Lancaster; sister, Janice (Dan) Roethle of Horicon; nieces, Ellen (Michael) Christians, Marcia (Craig) Kadinger, Caitlin (Brad) Engelmann; nephews, Ryan (Nicole) Helmer, Brian (Natalie) Froemming; their families and other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, David, in 2023; and her niece, Rachel Hammons.
A visitation was held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Horicon on Wednesday, May 20, from 10 a.m. until the time of the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Fr. Mark Brandl officiated. Interment took place at St. Malachy Cemetery in Horicon.
Memorials may be directed to Sacred Heart Church Food Pantry or to the American Diabetes Association.
Koepsell-Murray Funeral Home in Horicon is serving the family.
