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Karl Heinz Pentz, 76 of Keysville, formerly of Millerton, New York, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 30, at home surrounded by his family. He was born on May 9, 1947 in Germany. Karl was preceded in death by his parents, Julius and Helena Gayda Pentz and two brothers, Andreas Pentz and Helmut Pentz.

Karl is survived by six children; Karl Pentz, Tammy Pentz, Amber Jordan, Kristen Maillet, Brittany Pentz, and Alyssa Pentz; 14 grandchildren, Christopher Pentz, Katie Pentz, Makayla Harris, Krista Roberts, Keith Roberts, Matthew Roberts, Thomas Burgess, Cole Jordan, Cooper Jordan, Alexis Gagnon, Lily Gagnon, Karl Maillet, Jamison Karstetter and Noah Pentz-Taczanowsky; 10 great-grandchildren, August Harris, Autumn Pentz, Kyliee Pentz, TJ Gouge, Landyn Gouge, Bailey Roberts, Waylon Roberts, Stormi Burgess, Cameron Burgess and Skyler Burgess; two brothers, Julius Pentz and Gunther Pentz and four sisters, Maria Huff, Brigitte Russell, Maggie Lindberg and Theresa Day.

Karl was a graduate of Clam Lake Job Corp, active member of Millerton Rod and Gun Club and a lifetime member of Millerton Northeast Fire Company. He was a retired Plumber/Steam Fitter for New York State Harlem Valley Psychiatric Center.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be to the Millerton Northeast Fire Company or Middleton Rod and Gun Club.

The Browning-Duffer Funeral Home in Keysville is in charge of arrangements.