Laddie Lentz passed away June 30, 2023 in Laramie, WY. He was born January 21, 1976 in Laramie to Smiley and Connie Lentz (Buckendorf).
He attended LHS and International Academy of Hair Design.
He was raised in Laramie on the family ranch and spent his days learning about building cars. He loved
anything on wheels, especially if it was fast. He started riding at the age of four and loved being on dirt bikes. He was an artist first and foremost, but his talents were unending. He accomplished anything he put his mind to. He loved being in the shop, especially with his dad. Laddie finally found his true passion in teaching. He was a phenomenal teacher and believed his students are his legacy. He was proud of each of them. One of Laddie’s happiest times was reconnecting with his future wife, Cortni, in 1998. They were married in 2002. With marriage came a son, Chace, who he adored, loved and was incredibly proud of.
Laddie was devoted to his wife, son, family and friends, and pets, especially his Mastiff’s.
He was loving, generous to a fault, funny and had the biggest heart.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents; mother-in-law and father-in-law; uncles, beloved pets, and many lost cars and motorcycles to the salvage yard.
He is survived by his wife, Cortni; son, Chace Rickard (Ariel Romero); dad, Smiley Lentz (Naomi Nottage),
mom, Connie Parker (Dave) three step-brothers and their wives; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends he called family.
Laddie may no longer be with us here in this world, but he is still with us in our hearts. Remember his laugh, his smile, and the giant heart we all knew he had.
Just Remember!
I SEE YOU!
A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.
Memorial donations may be made in his name to the Laramie Animal Welfare Society, 1104 S 2nd St Laramie, WY 82070 and/or to Robbie’s House 312 E Custer St. Laramie, WY 82070
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Well brother. Have not seen you since 98. Always wondered what happened in your life since then. Now I know. Godspeed brother.
Thank you for being always kind and taking care of Huck L. Berry.
I’m so sorry for your loss, Smiley & family, Laddie was a kind guy !
We were so sorry to hear of Laddie's passing! Shocked, saddened, and teary-eyed we finished reading the notice. When I first met Laddie, he made me feel like we had been friends for years. Somehow, I feel this was how he made everyone feel. His art, his kindness, his knowledge. We will be praying for you Smiley and Connie, as well as for Cortni and Chace.
Sending love to his family, friends, animals, and students. He is a wonderful person and a great teacher. He did not just teach about the industry, but gave wonderful advice and positive attitude as well. He made a big impact on a lot of ppl. I hope everything is well.
Cortni, Chace........Smiley and Connie. So sorry to hear the horrible news about Laddie. We can not imagine the pain and loss you are dealing with. Our thoughts are with you.......
Smiley, Roy and I are so very sorry for you and your families' loss. Lots of Prayers and Hugs being sent your way. With our sincere Sympathy, Roy and Nancy Kern
Cortni - I am incredibly sorry to hear about Ladd. You two were peas in a pod and I cannot imagine the pain you are in. Know that you, Chace, Ariel and all who loved him on our hearts as you navigate these hardest days. Ladd was talented, funny and always, always kind. May there be peace in the days to come for you all.
Laddie, you will be dearly missed by all who knew you. Words can't begin to describe the hole you left, my only hope is that someday you loved ones will look at you pictures and cry tears of joy at having known you and the beautiful memories you made together.
Smiley, Connie and Families I am heart broken for your loss. May God be with Laddie as he rides on the wings of the wind.
I'm still in shock over this news. Im so very sorry to hear. My heart is broken for you Smiley, Cortni the kids and Connie. Lost my mom, Pam (aka Precious) a year and a half ago and I can only imagine the devastation she would've felt had she been here. Smiley and Lad were in our lives for about 25 years. There are no words that will help, none that will make anythimg hurt less; please just know that the kids amd I are holdimg you up, prayimg so hard for you. May God be with you all. Love you always. Tanya , Joseph, Justin and Victoria
Connie and Smiley our hearts are broken for you both on losing Laddie. He was such a gifted and fun person always up for a challenge. He will be greatly missed by all those that knew him. That infectious smile, his humor and loving nature will be remembered forever.
Cortni and family, Words can not begin to express my sorrow over the loss of such a wonderful individual! Laddie was an extraordinary person, with so much to offer the world. His presence and smile lit up a room and his kindness touched so many. He was gentle soul who loved unconditionally and believed that others should do the same! He showed courage when others could not and carried the weight of the world on his shoulders. Laddie, thank you for the talks we had, the ideas we shared and giving me the best insights to humanity and humility. Most of all thank you for sharing Cortni with me! I love you to kid, just a moment in time right? I'm gonna miss you until then, but I got ya covered. Jess and Noah
Watch out for us all as we continue this journey, your light will be missed. Tha kful for our memories and some we wished we could have had. Your circle unique to you, to small for us all and we embrace all that we hold of you. The life you had worth of living and we are grateful we got to share a piece of them with you. Miss you friend. Until we meet again. Celebrate and rejoice every breath and take forward the presence of your passions as a piece of you was left in each of us. Thank you for those memories.
Cortni, Smiley, and Connie. When I heard of Lads passing, I didn’t want to believe it was true. I’ve wanted to reach out because Lad and Cortni were a couple of our best and closest friends. We lost touch for the last couple years, often wondering why but never wanting to bother, but now wish we had. This is so gut wrenching and the world is at a loss of one of the truest and most genuine people we know. Always had a bright big smile for everyone, always wiser beyond his years and always made friends with everyone, even the guy he spit hamburger on all those years ago (this is a story between the four of us). We will forever miss you and will think of you often. Our hearts and prayers are with you all and know this will be such a struggle for you all, he surely was one of a kind. May you rest in peace friend, until we see you again at that race track in the sky!! Nadine, Brian, Logan and Memphis
Our hearts go out to you Smiley and family. He will be missed. I enjoyed him when I visited with him.
I am sorry to hear about your loss of your son, Laddie I don't know how to comfort you during this grim time. You will be in my prayers and thoughts. Laddie was a wonderful person to have in our lives. Sympathy and condolences are going to you and Naomi. I will be thinking of you, Smiley.
Dear Smiley, John and I are so sorry to hear about Laddie. He was such a nice young man. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dear Smiley, Just this morning in the Boomerang I read of Laddie's death. He always had a smile and a cheerfull word to share. I will come out to the shop today to see you. May the fact that Laddie was a good man and a great son be of comfort to you. Our deepest condolences go out to you. Love, Jon and Angela
To Smiley and Connie, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Sending love to all in the family.
It's always to soon when we lose a classmate, a friend, or family. It leaves a hole in all of our hearts and souls. Godspeed old friend. Prayers from my family to yours, may time mend those wounds of broken hearts.
Condolences to the family he was a very good person
I have no words to speak of that can remotely express the sorrow this news brings to me. We weren't best friends but like many people from laramie we were great friends. We could lose track of each other for months or years and catch up in an instant. You were an amazing human. All your interests, your humor, the relationship you had with your dad, friends, hell everyone. I dont think you ever met someone you couldn't get along with. My heart goes out to the family. Prayers and all the things folks say but mostly.. I will cry some tears for you Laddie.. damn.. just..to soon..to damn soon.
I’m so glad of all the great memories I had with you, you will be forever missed my old friend
Laddie, I can’t believe this, I really don’t know what to say except I look back and I’m so great full to have had you as a friend. We had really good times back in the day! Rest easy my friend xoxo Ashlee
We are so sorry to hear this new are heart go out to his mother and dad and rest family love you
Laddie I have no words. You were always so kind to me and I have had a lot of laughs to thank you for. May you be at peace my friend
I am so so sorry to hear this news. My heart and prayers go out to all of Laddie's friends and family. I only knew him a short time, but he was an amazing person. May God comfort you all and hold you close during this difficult time.