Visitation & Memorial Mass of Christian Burial
April 26 & 27, 2024
Sioux Falls/Tea, SD
I am sad to share the news of the loss of a dear friend to many of us, a long time supporter of the Patriot Guard Riders and the wife of our State Captain, Jim Lentsch. I am asking for a presence of our members for the visitation and/or the funeral service to show our appreciation for the many things that Cleta was to us. She was a forever friend that would help you in anyway that she could if you were in need, she was our seamstress always there to fix and to sew on patches, a caring ear when you needed some one to talk to and a wonderful sense of humor with a great laugh and a quick response. We love you Cleta and always will.
** I would like to have some members arrive at the visitation and/or the funeral service 1 1/2 hours before to assist at the doors and with any other things that we can help with. If you can’t come early for the visitation come when you can and for the Memorial Mass please try to be there before 10 AM. I am sending a copy of the obituary for the information concerning the locations and times for the visitation in Sioux Falls and Memorial Mass of Christian Burial in Tea, SD.
Cleta Faye Lentsch
February 20, 1943 – April 9, 2024
Cleta’s Obituary
Cleta was married to Jim Lentsch for the last 29 years. She had two children, Eugene Allen Painter, who was born on June 13, 1964, and passed away two days later on June 15, 1964, and Jodi Diane Porath, who was born on April 2, 1966.
Cleta, who was known for her kind heart, generosity, and devotion to family and friends, will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Her legacy will live on in the countless lives she touched throughout her life.
Grateful for having shared her life are her husband, Jim Lentsch of Salem, SD; daughter, Jodi Porath of Watertown, SD; two step-daughters, LoriAnn (Jeff) Wilson of Upper Arlington, OH, and Alison (Monty) White of Savage, MN; grandson, Grant Porath of Watertown, SD; step-grandchildren, Sam and Benjamin Wilson of Upper Arlington, OH, and Nicholas, John, and William White of Savage, MN; her brother, Darrel Arbogast of Watertown, SD; and a host of many other relatives and friends.
Cleta was preceded in death by her parents, Grant and Irene (Morton) Arbogast; infant son, Eugene Allen; brothers, Keith and Wayne Arbogast; and her sisters-in-law, Carol Arbogast, Beryl Arbogast, and Donna Arbogast.
In lieu of flowers, consider donations to the South Dakota Patriot Guard or to the Prairie Center at Avera McKennan.
Please contact me if you have any questions.
Randy Ward, A.S.C.
605-359-8719
reward1948@yahoo.com