Funeral Notice: Avis Jeanette Lenz

Avis Jeanette (Kimber) Lenz, 85 of Savage (formerly Jordan, MN) passed away on November 7th, 2026. She was born to Irvin and Wilma (Dunker) Kimber on July 16, 1941, in Wadena, Minnesota.

Avis married Robert (Bob) Lenz on September 21, 1963, in Bertha, Minnesota. They were married 57 years and lived in Jordan 43 of those years where they raised their 4 boys.

Avis found great joy in quilting, sewing, and collecting a wide variety of beautiful keepsakes. Nothing, however, brought her more joy than spending time with her grandchildren, whom she loved dearly and delighted in spoiling. Her love, warmth, and devotion to her family will be remembered always.

She leaves behind her sons; David, Jeff (Gina), Dan (Lisa) and Tim (Jodi) Lenz, grandchildren; Devon (Ellie) Bratz, Haileigh Lenz, Lindsey Lenz, Joshua Lenz, Alayna Rund, Tori Lenz, and Daniel Jack Lenz, one great-grandson; Jayden Joseph Bratz, sister; Lois Stelflug and many nieces and nephews.

Avis was preceded in death by her husband, Bob; her parents, Irvin and Wilma, brothers; Wendell, Dennis, and Roland Kimber.

A Funeral Mass will be on Saturday, November 14th at 10 am at St John the Baptist Catholic Church, Jordan with a visitation 1 hour prior to Mass with Father Bryan Pedersen presiding. Burial immediately following Mass at Calvary Cemetery, Jordan and a luncheon after burial in the church basement.

Arrangements are with the Wagner Funeral Home of Jordan.

Special thanks to the staff of Rivers of Life Memory Care facility in Savage and Grace Hospice for the extraordinary care, compassion, and dignity they provided Avis during the final months of her life.