"David and I really enjoyed being with Sudi and Harry various times over the years. He was a great guy and enjoyed his passion for sailing. We experienced that passion several times and just loved being on his boat. Harry will be missed by Sudi, his family, and all of his friends. Janet & David Young "
In loving memory of
Harry E. Lenz
December 2, 1942 - December 24, 2018
Harry E. Lenz, age 76, died unexpectedly Monday, December 24, 2018 at Abington Hospital. Mr. Lenz was born December 2, 1942 in Abington, PA. He is the son of the late Walter R. and Elizabeth (nee Strein) Lenz. Harry was preceded in death by his sister Judith Ann Lenz.
Harry was a Real Estate Appraiser and Sales Associate operating Lenz Real Estate in Fort Washington for many years prior to his retirement. He was also a Sales Associate and Sudi's partner at Berkshire, Hathaway, Fox & Roach Real Estate.
Mr. Lenz was a Former member of the Rotary Club of Glenside. He served as a Commissioner of Upper Dublin Township for 12 years in the late 70's thru early 90's. Harry was an avid sailor, sailing from Martha's Vineyard to the Caribbean Islands and the Chesapeake. He enjoyed golf and was a former member of Huntingdon Valley Country Club where he played in many team and club tournaments. Harry enjoyed travel and photographing along the way. He was a Philadelphia Sports Fan with special interests in the Eagles and Phillies.
Harry is the beloved partner of Sudi Hambly (nee Krane) and the devoted father of Holly L. Tomkovicz and her husband Mark of Yardley and Christine L. Vandermay and her husband Donald of Philadelphia. He is the step father of Melissa Hambly Scollans and her husband Brendan of New York, NY and Gretchen Hambly and her partner Shorty Brown of Australia. He is also the loving grandfather of Connor, Kaitlin, Riley, Brays, Hannah, Willow, Daniel, Nicole, and Christopher.
Relatives and friends are invited to call on Sunday, December 30, 2018 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm and Monday, December 31 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Anton B. Urban Funeral Home, 1111 S. Bethlehem Pike, Ambler, PA. Harry's Funeral Service will follow at Noon with the Rev. Frank Sayford officiating. Interment will be in Whitemarsh Memorial Park.
Remembrances in his name to The ALS Association, Greater Philadelphia Chapter, 321 Norristown Road, Suite 260 Ambler, PA 19002 www.ALSA.org would be appreciated by the family.
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Tributes
"I met Harry at AHS. In 1966 he became my brother-in-law when he married my sister, Eleanor. With his daughters, Holly and Chris, and my children, Laurie and Bill, our two families experienced many fun times together: vacationing at the Jersey shore and Martha's Vineyard, celebrating "Pretend Christmases," hiding eggs on Easter morning. Our families remained connected through sad times and joyous ones: separating from our spouses, celebrating our children's weddings. I met Sudi when Harry brought her to my son's wedding. The last time I saw Harry and Sudi was at Holly's house one Christmas. Sudi and I chuckled over a picture I carried in my small photo album - the Obama family! Recently I sent Harry a small rose quartz heart with a letter and told him, "I love you, Harry." I'm glad I did."
"I met Harry at AHS. In 1966 he became my brother-in-law when he married my sister, Eleanor. With his daughters, Holly and Chris, and my children, Laurie and Bill, our two families experienced many fun times together: vacationing at the Jersey shore and Martha's Vineyard, celebrating "Pretend Christmases," hiding eggs on Easter morning. Our families remained connected through sad times and joyous ones: separating from our spouses, celebrating our children's weddings. I met Sudi when Harry brought her to my son's wedding. The last time I saw Harry and Sudi was at Holly's house one Christmas. Sudi and I chuckled over a picture I carried in my small photo album - the Obama family! Recently I sent Harry a small rose quartz heart with a letter and told him, "I love you, Harry." I'm glad I did."
"We were saddened and shocked to hear of Harry's passing. A high school friend of both of us. Much more than that, we spent 55 years on our reunion committee together, with Harry certainly being a mainstay of our committee, right down to accounting for the last penny of everyone's money. He always did a fabulous job. Harry will be sorely missed by many, especially his children and grandchildren. His love of them was evidenced in the photos that we saw yesterday. Harry, you were "one of a kind," and we are thankful for fond memories of a great and long relationship. Carol and Dave Schmauk"
"Dear Chis and family, Sorry to hear about your dad. It's never easy to lose a love one, but so hard around the Holidays. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. Love - Sean & Pat Gallagher. "
"Harry was one of my best friends growing, knew him all my life. So sorry for your loss. Prayers are with the family. "
"Holly and family, I?m so sorry to hear about your Dad. You are in my thoughts and prayers go out to all of you!"
"I?m so sorry!! I so remember Harry in high school. Always laughing and kind . My thoughts and prayers. Carol Raube Keegan"
"So many great memories of Uncle Harry and his family as we grew up. From weekend family dinner events, trips to the beach and Martha?s Vineyard, and even sailboat rides on the Chesapeake.. Uncle Harry was gracious enough to even offer me my first real job at his appraisal company while I was in college, giving me a glimpse into the business while I shadowed him for a summer. I wll surely remember his contagious smile, how he loved being with family and friends, and seeing how much he enjoyed just making us laugh. I am blessed to have known him and will always remember the time together. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family."
"What a sweet, kind man. Didn?t know him long but always enjoyed seeing him at our office. My heart breaks for his family."
"We worked together for over 55 years on our AHS 60 reunions and Harry was always our money man. He had records going back to out 1st reunion and could tell us to the penny what we paid for things. He was a dear friend and I will miss him."
"My best friend for nearly 60 years. What a shock. So glad we were able to have dinner togerher on last Saturday. He will be sorely missed but leaves behind so many happy memories that will sustain us in this sad time. May he rest in well deserved peace."
"An old Roslyn buddy and Abington grad. RIP"