Lorenz, Gerald 1930-2024

LORENZ, RICK

Posted By: Linda Ziemann, volunteer (email)
Date: 6/3/2024 at 14:32:59

Gerald ‘Gerry’ Lorenz, 93 of Le Mars, Iowa and formerly of Creston, Iowa, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024 at the Good Samaritan Society of Le Mars.

Memorial Service will be 1:00 p.m., Friday, May 24, 2024 at Grace Lutheran Church in Le Mars. Burial with military honors will follow at Memorial Cemetery in Le Mars. Arrangements are with Rexwinkel Funeral Home of Le Mars.

Gerald Edward Lorenz was born on October 12, 1930 in Detroit, Michigan to Walter and Florence (Rick) Lorenz. He graduated from high school in Detroit and then enlisted in the United States Air Force. Gerry was stationed in Alaska during the Korean Conflict and while in Alaska his daughter, Debbie, was born. He was honorably discharged after four years of service. Gerry then began a career with the United States Postal Service. Gerry went back to school and graduated from the University of Northern Colorado in 1975. Gerry retired from USPS in 1986. During his retirement Gerry lived across the Midwest, primarily in Creston, Iowa for over 20 years. In 2019 he moved to Le Mars, Iowa.

Gerry enjoyed traveling, reading, studying history and biblical studies. He also created and collected model airplanes.

Gerry is survived by his daughter, Debbie Ribando and son in law, John Ribando of Le Mars, IA; two grandsons: John Ribando and Mike Ribando, both of Minneapolis, MN; and other extended relatives.

Gerry is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Donald Lorenz; wife, Velma Lorenz; and ex-wife, Arleta Lorenz.

Source: Rexwinkle Funeral Home, LeMars, Iowa