All rights reserved. With Bobby (age 9), two mutts, and a cat, they packed all of their belongings in a 14’ box truck with a bad oil leak and pulled a 1955 Ford Crown Victoria behind. Keep it Clean. So sorry to hear this news. Because Bob was a lifelong car enthusiast, friends are encouraged to bring their “cool rides,” reminisce and visit from a safe distance.
Our family extends special gratitude for the friendship and medical attention given to Bob in the last years of his life. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service - White Lake Chapel, Share your thoughts and memories of Robert, 413 S. Mears Avenue Whitehall, MI 49461 231-894-5676 Toll Free: 844-41BEACON, 2016 - 23 Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, White Lake Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. In his teens, he was a member of the Rambling Rods, a car club where he would develop life-long friendships and continue to grow his love of cars. He and his family enjoyed meeting friends at car shows and cruise nights, taking family vacations to Florida and Connecticut, and spending time together. September 9, 1930 - March 16, 2013. He was a Master Craftsman. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you kindly donate to Texas Oncology Foundation, First Presbyterian Church of Longview or Animal Protection League of Longview. He was predeceased by : his parents, Martin Lorenz and Maria Lorenz; and his brother Joseph Lorenz. Robert was born on September 4, 1929, in Appleton to the late Wilbur and Hazel (Holz) Lohrenz. Thank you, Dr. Jay Chastain, Dr. Shayne Skarda, Dr. Rama Koya, Dr. Uma Pulipaka and Dr. Rick Earnest for your loving care. They moved to Texas knowing only one person, Mr. Pat Ferchill, whom Bob had only met once in the two years prior. Funeral arrangement under the care ofTrostel Chapman Dunbar & Fraley Funeral Home and Richards, Raff & Dunbar Memorial Home. New friends, Mr. John Black, Mr. Kenny Wilkes and Mr. Ferchill, helped the family find a home, and they began their new lives in Longview. As an avid lover of cars, he turned his passionate hobby into his family business. Would you like to offer Robert Lorenzs loved ones a condolence message? Love, The McCoy's (Debbie Nielsen). With deepest sympathy He had that "Old School" art of making a person feel important and good about themselves. Funeral Home Website by Batesville. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. Funeral arrangement under the care ofFuller Metz Cremation & Funeral Services. Obituary of Robert Frank Lorenz. They moved to Texas knowing only one person, Mr. Pat Ferchill, whom Bob had only met once in the two years prior. He is survived by : his wife Sharon Lorenz; his children, Anthony Cox (Lori), John Lorenz (Kim), James Lorenz, Jeff Lorenz (Victoria), Julie Nicely (Brian), Jason Lorenz (Jamie) and Emmett Richards; and his siblings, Joann Pflager (Joe), Don Lorenz, Tim Lorenz and Christine Voteli (Ray). Otherwise, you can create an account by clicking on the Log in button below, and then register to create your account. He attended Merle Beattie grade school, Irving Junior High School and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1970. Expand the Memories and Condolences form. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. He had a big heart and a quick wit, and he will be so deeply missed.
As a child, Bob attended Holy Spirit School in The Bronx, New York. Strays just seemed to find him, and he never turned one away. In 1975, he married Debra Bollig in Edgewater, CO and lived in their shared home in Westminster for 46 years. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Betty and Chrissy (age 5) followed in a 1974 Plymouth Duster. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. Get an email notification whenever someone signs the guestbook. Published by Horan & McConaty on Sep. 22, 2022. He enjoyed fishing, laughing with friends, dancing to good music, and teaching the grandkids to drive his red truck. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism Dunbar & Fraley Funeral Home 507 Jefferson St, New Carlisle, OH 45344. The first R& R shop in Texas was located on Delia Drive and was later moved to the North Fuller Road location. He was a loving father to son, Bob, Jr. and wife, Lori Lorenz of Longview, Texas; daughter, Chrissy and husband, Mark Varholak of Orange, Connecticut; and grandfather to his five grandchildren, Olivia and Sam Lorenz of Longview, Texas; and Colton, Anna and Ellery Varholak of Orange, Connecticut. Robert Earl Lohrenz, age 91 of Hortonville, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021, at his residence. Because Bob was a lifelong car enthusiast, friends are encouraged to bring their “cool rides,” reminisce and visit from a safe distance.
Our family extends special gratitude for the friendship and medical attention given to Bob in the last years of his life. As a child, Bob attended Holy Spirit School in The Bronx, New York. Having been lifelong residents of New York, in 1978, Bob and Betty wanted to find a better life for their family. Those who knew Robert will remember him as an avid Oklahoma University fan, a fisherman, a golfer, and most importantly, a family man. Betty and Chrissy (age 5) followed in a 1974 Plymouth Duster. Bob shared his love of cars with his son and would mentor and work side by side with him until his semi-retirement in 2005 when Bob, Jr. took over the business. Born in Milwaukee, WI, Robert was a. Robert was very mechanically inclined and he enjoyed restoring old tractors and farm equipment. Bob enjoyed spending time with his extended family and summers at Squanz Pond in Connecticut. New friends, Mr. John Black, Mr. Kenny Wilkes and Mr. Ferchill, helped the family find a home, and they began their new lives in Longview. With experience in various body shops and operating his own towing service in New York, he created R&R Restoration after the birth of his daughter in 1972. He is also survived by many nieces & nephews. Thank you, Dr. Jay Chastain, Dr. Shayne Skarda, Dr. Rama Koya, Dr. Uma Pulipaka and Dr. Rick Earnest for your loving care. It was a blessing to connect with you from time to time as our childhood reconnected itself thru our children connecting. He always said if he won the lottery, he would want to make an animal sanctuary so he could save even more animals.
An outdoor visitation will be held at Welch Funeral Home in Longview, Texas, Friday, August 20th, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Best friend and dear husband of Rita M. (Nee Victor) for 64 years. Robert Anthony Lorenz <p>Robert (Bob) Lorenz, Sr. died peacefully August 13, 2021, in Longview, Texas. Bob sure took that to heart because he embodied that spirit. He was loved and cherished by many people including : his parents, Louis E. Lorenz and Frances Lorenz (Moravek); his half-brother Merrill C. Lorenz; his sister Frances Anna; his grandchildren, Sydney, Josie, Sierra, Chelsea, Kyrie, Amber, Sheana, Forrest and Hunter; his step-grandson Michael; his great grandchildren, Paxton, Summer, Maelyn, Sawyer and Myles; his wife Bobbie; and his children, Rebecca Lou (Becky), Cerebral Palsy and Mark John Lorenz. He and his family enjoyed meeting friends at car shows and cruise nights, taking family vacations to Florida and Connecticut, and spending time together. He always said if he won the lottery, he would want to make an animal sanctuary so he could save even more animals. Would you like to offer Robert Lee Lorenz Jr.s loved ones a condolence message? Along with his love of cars, Bob had a love of animals, especially dogs. Some may be severe, especially in the evening. Having been lifelong residents of New York, in 1978, Bob and Betty wanted to find a better life for their family. His wife of 56 years, Elisabeth (Betty) Graham Lorenz, was with him by his side. His family later moved to Valley Stream, Long Island where he graduated from Valley Stream South High School in 1959. He always said if he won the lottery, he would want to make an animal sanctuary so he could save even more animals. He was born June 27, 1961, in Muskegon, the son of Donald and Dorothy (Lorenz) Wagner. He was born in Astoria,. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. Be Proactive. Share Obituary. Recommend Robert's obituary to your friends. He is survived by his wife Debra; his son Matthew (Alissa) and daughter Kristen; sisters Sharon (Joe) Montgomery and Carol Rende; along with 6 grandchildren. Don't Threaten. There are no events at this time. Because Bob was a lifelong car enthusiast, friends are encouraged to bring their cool rides, reminisce and visit from a safe distance. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. 2017-2023 Tribute Archive. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren, other family members and friends. There will be a catered reception prior to the service . A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. He had a big heart and a quick wit, and he will be so deeply missed. or anything. He had an amazing sense of humor, was always able to make others laugh, and was quite the jokester with kids. Write your message of sympathy today. Robert Lorenz July 2, 1949 - December 27, 2021 (72 years old) Cape Coral, Florida Robert Lorenz Obituary Here is Robert Lorenz's obituary. He had a big heart and a quick wit, and he will be so deeply missed. March 20, 2021 The first R& R shop in Texas was located on Delia Drive and was later moved to the North Fuller Road location. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. There is no photo or video of Robert Lee Lorenz Jr..Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. There is no photo or video of Robert Lorenz.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. 2017-2023 Tribute Archive. Funeral homes often submit obituaries as a service to the families they are assisting. Strays just seemed to find him, and he never turned one away. Robert was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Wagner. As an avid lover of cars, he turned his passionate hobby into his family business. He was born in Astoria, Queens, New York, on November 2, 1941, to Anthony and Catherine (Reidmuller) Lorenz. 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