Quentin Gene Lanning, age 80, of Brookville, Indiana died Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at the Brookville Healthcare Center in Brookville.
Born March 10, 1937 on the family farm where he currently lived, he was only child of the late Willard O. & Hazel M. (Coffey) Lanning. On August 20, 1960 he was united in marriage to the former Patricia Waltz, and she survives.
He was a member of the Whitcomb United Methodist Church and attended the Springfield Community Church, he was the 4-H leader for the Whitcomb Boosters for 61 years, and a Director & Past President of the Franklin County Antique Machinery Club.
Quentin worked for over 23 years for the former Harsh Heating & Plumbing, before going to work in the maintenance department of the Franklin County Community School Corporation where he retired after 20 years.
Besides Patsy, his loving wife of over 57 years, survivors include three children & their spouses, Brian (Mary Jo) Lanning of New Palestine, Indiana, Brent (Sandy) Lanning of Brookville, Indiana and Beth (Paul) Fultz of Brookville, Indiana; 8 grandchildren, Sarah (Jordan) Scott, Christopher Lanning, Stephanie (Jeremy) Fryer, Amber (Jeff) King, Ryan Breen, Jason (Randi) Fultz, Jackie (Dustin) Paugh, Jacob (Jessica) Fultz; 17 great-grandchildren, as well as two sisters-in-law, Wanda Waltz and Marilyn Frensemeier.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brother-in-laws, Loren Waltz and Robert Frensemeier.
Family & friends may visit from 4 until 8:00 P.M. on Friday, December 8, 2017 at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Avenue, Brookville.
Pastor Ralph Gutowski of Springfield Community Church will officiate the Funeral Services on Saturday, December 9, 2017, 11:00 A.M. at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, burial will then follow in Maple Grove Cemetery in Brookville.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Franklin County Antique Machinery Club, the Franklin County 4-H Association, Whitcomb United Methodist Church or the Springfield Community Church. Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home is honored to serve the Lanning family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com .