Sgt. Herman Robert Lenz
1914 - 2005 (90 years)-
Name Herman Robert Lenz Prefix Sgt. Nickname Henry Birth 11 May 1914 Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States 
[1] Gender Male Census 1940 127 Darwin Drive, Snyder, Erie, New York, United States [2] - Role: Son
1940 U.S. census - William Lenz household (Snyder, Erie Co., NY)
127 Darwin Drive, household 437, owned at $12000 value, has a radio set
68. Lenz William, head, male, white, 53, married, completed grade 8, born New York, lived same place in 1935, worked 40 hours in past week as a carpenter, worked 33 weeks in prior year for $1800 wages
69. Lenz Cora A., wife, female, white, 51, married, completed grade 8, born New York, lived same place in 1935, housework
70. Lenz Richard F., son, male, white, 20, single, completed 4 years high school, born New York, lived same place in 1935, worked 44 hours in prior week as a secretary at a grain G.L.F.
71. Lenz Herman R., son, male, white, 26, married, completed 2 hears high school, born New York, lived same place in 1935, worked 44 hours in prior week as a clerk at a stock broker's office, worked 52 weeks in prior year for $1500 wages
72. Lenz Roberta G., daughter-in-law, female, white, 23, married, completed 4 years high school, born New York, lived in Williamsville Erie Co. NY in 1935, housework
73. Lenz…Occupation 1940 [3] clerk in a stock broker's office - His Oct 1940 draft card lists his employer as Goodbody & Co., which was a major brokerage firm headquartered in NYC from the 1890s - 1970.
Military Enlistment 16 Dec 1942 Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States [4] US Army Air Corps - He completed his service as a sergeant.
Census 1950 Clarence, Erie, New York, United States [5] Address:
Alexander Drive
At least one living or private individual is linked to this item - Details withheld. Occupation home builder and developer [6, 7] - His obituary notes that he formed the Lenz Development Corporation with his brother and built and operated the Coachman's Inn and the Old Red Mill Inn in Clarence, as well as constructing several housing developments and a Houseboat company in Gasport.
Find-A-Grave ID 79352183 Death 31 Jan 2005 Shell Point Village, Lee, Florida, United States [7] - His Buffalo News obituary has a number of errors in it, including listing his death date as 4 Feb 2005, his birth year as 1913, and the cemetery location as Fort Myers. Other, more direct sources confirm the details.
Herman R. Lenz, retired developer (obituary; Buffalo News, 10 Feb 2005, page B4)
Herman R. Lenz, retired developer
May 11, 1913 - Feb. 4, 2005
Herman R. Lenz, a retired developer, died Friday in Shell Point Village, a retirement community in Fort Myers, Fla., after a brief illness. He was 91.
Born and raised in Amherst, Mr. Lenz served in the Army for several years.
He partnered with his brother to form Lenz Development Corp. They built and operated the Coachman's Inn in Clarence until the mid-1960s. He built and developed the Old Red Mill Inn in Clarence, which he operated with his sons until 1989.
Always looking for new projects, Mr. Lenz built homes in Williamsville and Clarence, including the Hunting Valley development. During the 1960s, he operated Lenz Houseboat Builders in Gasport.
Mr. Lenz and his wife, Ora, lived in Fort Myers after his retirement in 1982. She died in 1997.
He is survived by two sons, Robert and Allen, both of Clarence; a daughter, Linda Bamfield of Englewood, Fla.; a brother, Richard of Clarence; five grandchildren; and three…Burial 4 Feb 2005 Royal Palm Memorial Gardens, Punta Gorda, Charlotte, Florida, United States [7, 8] 
Headstone of Herman R. Lenz, Royal Palm Memorial Gardens (Punta Gorda, FL)
HERMAN R LENZ
SGT US ARMY AIR FORCES
WORLD WAR II
MAY 11 1914 - JAN 31, 2005Person ID I880 Main Tree Last Modified 21 Jun 2026
Father William Lenz, b. 1887, , , New York, United States d. 1979 (Age 92 years)Mother Cora A. Miller, b. 1889, , , New York, United States d. 1980 (Age 91 years)Family ID F335 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family 1 
Grace Roberta Wilkie, b. 10 Dec 1916, Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States d. 12 May 1941, Williamsville, Erie, New York, United States (Age 24 years)Marriage 3 Jul 1937 24 Garrison Road, Williamsville, Erie, New York, United States [9, 10] 
Wedding announcement of Henry R. Lenz and G. Roberta Wilkie (Buffalo Courier Express, 4 Jul 1937, page S3)
Lenz-Wilkie
The. marriage of Miss G. Roberta Wilkie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry E. Wilkie of Williamsville, and Henry R. Lenz, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Lenz of Snyder, took place at 11 o’clock yesterday in the home of the bride, the Rev. Leonard V. Buschman officiating.
The bride wore a smart tailored suit of heavy silk complemented by a green printed blouse. She wore a white hopsack straw hat with a brown grosgrain ribbon crown. Her shoulder corsage was of orchids.
Miss Betty Wilkie, sister of the bride, was her only attendant. She wore a smart yellow silk frock trimmed in white with a shoulder corsage of talisman roses and delphiniums. Edward K. Taylor was the best man.
Mrs. Wilkie chose a brown marquisette gown and the bridegroom’s mother wore black sheer. Both had corsages of gardenias.
A wedding breakfast was served after the wedding at 1629 Hertel Avenue.Children 1. Robert Wilkie Lenz, b. 22 Mar 1939, Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States d. Dec 2024 (Age 85 years)Family ID F332 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family 2 Ora Lee Allen, b. 30 Sep 1922, Dawson Springs, Hopkins, Kentucky, United States d. 11 Feb 1997, , Lee, Florida, United States (Age 74 years)Marriage 23 Nov 1942 , , Kentucky, United States [11] - The news story reports the location as "Shelleyville, Ky.", but no such place exists. This was potentially a mistyping of Shelbyville.
Wedding announcement of Herman R. Lenz and Ora Lee Allen (Amherst Bee, 17 Dec 1942, page 12)
LENZ - ALLEN
Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Allen of Dawson Springs, Ky., announce the marriage of their daughter, Ora Lee, to Herman R. Lenz, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Lenz, 127 Darwin drive, Snyder. The wedding took place at Shelleyville, Ky., on Nov. 23, 1942, with the Rev. E. S. Elsie, pastor of the First Baptist Church, Shelleyville, officiating.Children 1. Robert Wilkie Lenz, b. 22 Mar 1939, Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States d. Dec 2024 (Age 85 years) [Mother: Stepchild]2. Living 3. Allen Miller Lenz, b. 14 Oct 1950, Millard Fillmore Hospital, Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States d. 25 Jun 2020 (Age 69 years)Family ID F336 Group Sheet | Family Chart
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Birth - 11 May 1914 - Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States 
Marriage - 3 Jul 1937 - 24 Garrison Road, Williamsville, Erie, New York, United States 
Census - 1940 - 127 Darwin Drive, Snyder, Erie, New York, United States 
Marriage - 23 Nov 1942 - , , Kentucky, United States Military Enlistment - US Army Air Corps - 16 Dec 1942 - Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States 
Census - Address:
Alexander Drive - 1950 - Clarence, Erie, New York, United States
Death - 31 Jan 2005 - Shell Point Village, Lee, Florida, United States 
Burial - 4 Feb 2005 - Royal Palm Memorial Gardens, Punta Gorda, Charlotte, Florida, United States = Link to Google Earth Pin Legend 
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Sources - [S168] Military -- World War II Young Men's Draft Cards, downloaded 9 June 2026; Herman Robert Lenz; Williamsville NY Board 626, Serial Number 338 (Reliability: 2).
World War II draft card - Herman Robert Lenz
Serial Number 338, Order Number 1904
1. Name: Herman Robert Lenz
2. Address: 127 Darwin Dr., Snyder, Erie, New York
3. Telephone: University 2694
4. Age in Years: 26 / Date of Birth: May 11 - 1914
5. Place of Birth: Bflo, NY
6. Country of Citizenship: U.S.A.
7. Name of person who will always know your address: Mrs. Grace Roberta Lenz
8. Relationship: Wife
9. Address of that person: 127 Darwin Dr., Snyder, Erie, NY
10. Employer's name: Goodbody Co.
11. Place of employment: 17 Court St., Bflo, Erie, NY
Description of registrant:
White, 6-, 145 lb, brown eyes, brown hair, dark complexion - [S97] 1940 U.S. Federal Census, New York, Erie County, Snyder, ED 15-15A; sheet 19B; household 137; William Lenz; downloaded 9 June 2026 (Reliability: 3).
1940 U.S. census - William Lenz household (Snyder, Erie Co., NY)
127 Darwin Drive, household 437, owned at $12000 value, has a radio set
68. Lenz William, head, male, white, 53, married, completed grade 8, born New York, lived same place in 1935, worked 40 hours in past week as a carpenter, worked 33 weeks in prior year for $1800 wages
69. Lenz Cora A., wife, female, white, 51, married, completed grade 8, born New York, lived same place in 1935, housework
70. Lenz Richard F., son, male, white, 20, single, completed 4 years high school, born New York, lived same place in 1935, worked 44 hours in prior week as a secretary at a grain G.L.F.
71. Lenz Herman R., son, male, white, 26, married, completed 2 hears high school, born New York, lived same place in 1935, worked 44 hours in prior week as a clerk at a stock broker's office, worked 52 weeks in prior year for $1500 wages
72. Lenz Roberta G., daughter-in-law, female, white, 23, married, completed 4 years high school, born New York, lived in Williamsville Erie Co. NY in 1935, housework
73. Lenz… - [S97] 1940 U.S. Federal Census, New York, Erie County, Snyder, ED 15-15A; sheet 19B; household 137; William Lenz; downloaded 9 June 2026 (Reliability: 2).
1940 U.S. census - William Lenz household (Snyder, Erie Co., NY)
127 Darwin Drive, household 437, owned at $12000 value, has a radio set
68. Lenz William, head, male, white, 53, married, completed grade 8, born New York, lived same place in 1935, worked 40 hours in past week as a carpenter, worked 33 weeks in prior year for $1800 wages
69. Lenz Cora A., wife, female, white, 51, married, completed grade 8, born New York, lived same place in 1935, housework
70. Lenz Richard F., son, male, white, 20, single, completed 4 years high school, born New York, lived same place in 1935, worked 44 hours in prior week as a secretary at a grain G.L.F.
71. Lenz Herman R., son, male, white, 26, married, completed 2 hears high school, born New York, lived same place in 1935, worked 44 hours in prior week as a clerk at a stock broker's office, worked 52 weeks in prior year for $1500 wages
72. Lenz Roberta G., daughter-in-law, female, white, 23, married, completed 4 years high school, born New York, lived in Williamsville Erie Co. NY in 1935, housework
73. Lenz… - [S176] Military -- World War II Enlistment Records, 1938-1946, accessed; 9 June 2026; Service number 32673049 (Reliability: 2).
Name: Herman R Lenz
Race: White
Marital Status: Married
Rank: Private
Birth Year: 1914
Nativity State or Country: New York
Citizenship: Citizen
Residence: Erie, New York
Education: 1 year of college
Civil Occupation: Financial institution clerks, n.e.c.
Enlistment Date: 16 Dec 1942
Enlistment Place: Buffalo, New York
Service Number: 32673049
Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life
Height: 71
Weight: 143 - [S117] 1950 U.S. Federal Census, New York, Erie County, Clarence, ED 15-97; Sheet 4; household 31; Herman R. Lenz; downloaded 9 June 2026 (Reliability: 3).
At least one living or private individual is linked to this item - Details withheld. - [S117] 1950 U.S. Federal Census, New York, Erie County, Clarence, ED 15-97; Sheet 4; household 31; Herman R. Lenz; downloaded 9 June 2026 (Reliability: 2).
At least one living or private individual is linked to this item - Details withheld. - [S45] Newspaper -- Buffalo News, Herman R. Lenz, retired developer; obituary; 10 February 2005; page B4, columns 1-2 (Reliability: 2).
Herman R. Lenz, retired developer (obituary; Buffalo News, 10 Feb 2005, page B4)
Herman R. Lenz, retired developer
May 11, 1913 - Feb. 4, 2005
Herman R. Lenz, a retired developer, died Friday in Shell Point Village, a retirement community in Fort Myers, Fla., after a brief illness. He was 91.
Born and raised in Amherst, Mr. Lenz served in the Army for several years.
He partnered with his brother to form Lenz Development Corp. They built and operated the Coachman's Inn in Clarence until the mid-1960s. He built and developed the Old Red Mill Inn in Clarence, which he operated with his sons until 1989.
Always looking for new projects, Mr. Lenz built homes in Williamsville and Clarence, including the Hunting Valley development. During the 1960s, he operated Lenz Houseboat Builders in Gasport.
Mr. Lenz and his wife, Ora, lived in Fort Myers after his retirement in 1982. She died in 1997.
He is survived by two sons, Robert and Allen, both of Clarence; a daughter, Linda Bamfield of Englewood, Fla.; a brother, Richard of Clarence; five grandchildren; and three… - [S377] Cemetery -- Royal Palm Memorial Gardens (Punta Gorda, FL), Headstone of Herman R. Lenz; photo by FindAGrave user ColbyFarrington (Reliability: 2).
Headstone of Herman R. Lenz, Royal Palm Memorial Gardens (Punta Gorda, FL)
HERMAN R LENZ
SGT US ARMY AIR FORCES
WORLD WAR II
MAY 11 1914 - JAN 31, 2005 - [S48] Newspaper -- Buffalo Courier Express, Lenz-Wilkie; marriage announcement; 4 July 1937; page S3, column 4 (Reliability: 2).
Wedding announcement of Henry R. Lenz and G. Roberta Wilkie (Buffalo Courier Express, 4 Jul 1937, page S3)
Lenz-Wilkie
The. marriage of Miss G. Roberta Wilkie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry E. Wilkie of Williamsville, and Henry R. Lenz, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Lenz of Snyder, took place at 11 o’clock yesterday in the home of the bride, the Rev. Leonard V. Buschman officiating.
The bride wore a smart tailored suit of heavy silk complemented by a green printed blouse. She wore a white hopsack straw hat with a brown grosgrain ribbon crown. Her shoulder corsage was of orchids.
Miss Betty Wilkie, sister of the bride, was her only attendant. She wore a smart yellow silk frock trimmed in white with a shoulder corsage of talisman roses and delphiniums. Edward K. Taylor was the best man.
Mrs. Wilkie chose a brown marquisette gown and the bridegroom’s mother wore black sheer. Both had corsages of gardenias.
A wedding breakfast was served after the wedding at 1629 Hertel Avenue. - [S262] Marriage Index -- New York, 1881-1967, accessed; 8 June 2026; Herman R. Lenz / G. Roberta Wilkie (Reliability: 3).
Groom: Lenz, Herman R.
Bride: Wilkie, G. Roberta
Marriage Date: 3 Jul 1937
Marriage Location: Williamsville
Certificate Number: 24941 - [S348] Newspaper -- Amherst Bee, LENZ - ALLEN; wedding announcement; 17 December 1942; page 12, column 1 (Reliability: 2).
Wedding announcement of Herman R. Lenz and Ora Lee Allen (Amherst Bee, 17 Dec 1942, page 12)
LENZ - ALLEN
Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Allen of Dawson Springs, Ky., announce the marriage of their daughter, Ora Lee, to Herman R. Lenz, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Lenz, 127 Darwin drive, Snyder. The wedding took place at Shelleyville, Ky., on Nov. 23, 1942, with the Rev. E. S. Elsie, pastor of the First Baptist Church, Shelleyville, officiating.
- [S168] Military -- World War II Young Men's Draft Cards, downloaded 9 June 2026; Herman Robert Lenz; Williamsville NY Board 626, Serial Number 338 (Reliability: 2).
