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Mark Loritz Obituary
Mark R. Loritz, 64, of Abrams, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, September 25, 2013. He was born August 19, 1949, to the late Raymond and Lorraine (Karchinski) Loritz in New Franken. Mark proudly served in the U.S. Army in the Vietnam Conflict. On November 11, 1972, he married Juliann Maes at St. Joseph Catholic Church. He retired from Procter & Gamble in 2004 after 28 years of service.
Mark was an avid sportsman and enjoyed spending time outdoors. He built his homestead from a bean field and grew it into his own forest. He served his family well and most of all, he loved being with his grandchildren and his faithful furry companion, "Griz".
Survivors include his wife, Juliann; sons, Matthew (Jill) Loritz, Craig (Cindy) Loritz; three grandchildren, Kayla Stroschein, Josephine Loritz and Megan Loritz; great-grandson, Kason Zank; brother, Steve (Peggy) Loritz; two sisters, Barbara Pischner, Ellen (Kevin) Stiller; brother-in-law, Richard Maes; three sisters-in-law, Sue Loritz, Fran (Ray) Wishneski, Kathy (Terry) Mihlbauer and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by grandson, Jacob Loritz; brother, Dennis Loritz; sister, Mary Tess; father and mother-in-law, Ernest and Lorraine Maes.
Friends and family may call from 12 noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, September 28, at Proko-Wall Funeral Home, 1630 E. Mason St. A Celebration of Life will be held at 4 p.m. Burial will be at Allouez Catholic Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.prokowall.com.
The family would like to thank the staff at Unity Hospice, especially Missy and Amy for all their care and concern.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Mark's name.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Mark Loritz
January 2, 2014
Julie and family, I know this is quite late but I just found out about Mark's passing. So sorry for your loss.
Dave and Jody Svoboda
Gary & Jean Maes
September 30, 2013
Julie, I am so sorry. I just saw the notice and we missed the funeral. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God be with you.
September 28, 2013
Our thoughts and prayer are with all of you at this time of sorrow.
Ken and Gwen Mertens
September 27, 2013
Julie and family Sorry for your loss,B-Team members.P&G
Judy Pokorski
September 27, 2013
Jules, I am so sorry to hear of Mark's passing.
Karen Rhoades Kidz In Motion
September 27, 2013
Craig and family our thoughts and prayers go out to you at the hard time.
Helen Wagner
September 27, 2013
Julie, you are in my thoughts and prayers at this time. Only great memories.
Paula Lecker (Ganter)
September 27, 2013
RIP Mark! Julie, Matthew & Craig ~ I am deeply sorry for your loss... May only wonderful memories of your husband and father comfort you at this difficult time..
Peggy Wilquet Hopp
September 27, 2013
Julie and family:
I am so sorry for your loss. I remember your family having your cottage at Crooked Lake and Mark seemed to love it up there!
Mary Ganter
September 27, 2013
Rest in Peace Mark, I haven't seen you in a while, but you were always a great friend. Julie and family, you are all in my prayers and I am sorry for your loss.
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