Brian Jay Lautzenheiser

Brian Jay Lautzenheiser, 51, of Perry Township, passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023 following his battle with cancer. Brian was born on July 20, 1971 in Portsmouth, VA to Donald Lautzenheiser and Diane Watson.

He was a lifelong resident of the area and a 1990 graduate of Perry High School. Brian loved camping, riding four wheelers, shooting his guns, and boating. Brian owned and operated Perry Auto and Truck Repair for the past 13 years. He was in the auto repair business for the past 35 years. Brian was a hard worker and would help anyone in need. Most of all family came first.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, C. Dwain and Dorothy M. Lautzenheiser; mother-in-law, Lawana J. Wright; aunt, Shirley Lautzenheiser; and brother-in-law, Joseph M. Wright.

He is survived by his wife, Jeri (Wright) Lautzenheiser with whom he shared 20 years of marriage; father, Donald J. Lautzenheiser; mother, Diane Watson, children, Cody J. (Danielle) Lautzenheiser,Casey B. Lautzenheiser, and, Gracie L. Lautzenheiser; grandchildren, Weston J. Lautzenheiser, and Aleah M. Fisher; brother, Kevin D. Watson; father-In-law, Jerry L. Wright; sister-In-Law, Jeana L. Wright; and numerous other family members.

A Memorial Gathering will be held at at the Canton McKinley Eagles #2370: 5024 Monticello Street NW, Canton, OH 44708 (lower level) on Friday, July 21, 2023 from 5pm to 8pm.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to a cancer research foundation of one's choice.

Paquelet Funeral Home & Crematory

(330) 833-3222