Obituaries : Melvin “Leroy” Lorenz

Melvin “Leroy” Lorenz

LUZERNE:

     Melvin “Leroy” Lorenz, 85, died April 1, 2014 at Rose Haven Nursing Home in Marengo following an extended illness.

     Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 am., Saturday, April 5, 2014 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Luzerne with Rev. Michael Musick officiating.  Interment will be held at the Luzerne Lutheran Cemetery.  Visitation will be held at the church from 4 to 7 pm on Friday.  A memorial fund has been established.

     Melvin Leroy Arthur Lorenz known to family and friends as “Leroy” was born January 25, 1929 near Williamsburg to Arnold and Emma (Huedopohl) Lorenz.

     On February 19, 1950 he was united in marriage to Eleanor M. Hacker at St. John Lutheran Church in Marengo.  She preceded him in death on April 7, 1993.

     Melvin farmed in the Luzerne area prior to retirement.  He was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Luzerne and the Farm Bureau.

     He is survived by his sons, Rev. Marvin (Mary) Lorenz of Luzerne, James (Pam) Lorenz of Peculiar, MO, and Larry (Nancy Engelking) of Luzerne; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and his sister, Lorna Rieck of Luzerne.

     In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by infant daughter, Joni Marie Lorenz; and his brother, Hilbert Lorenz.

     Phillips Funeral Home in Keystone is in charge of arrangements and condolences may be left at:  www.phillipsfuneralhomes.com