Photo courtesy of Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home, Elwood
Jul 17, 1947 - Apr 10, 2017
SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT GENE, HE WAS A GOOD FRIEND AND NEIGHBOR. NEIGHBORHOOD WILL
NOT BE THE SAME. GOD BE WITH JACKIE AND
FAMILY.
JIM &NGINNY POOLE
April 15, 2017
Jackie and Brian, we are so sorry to hear about Gene! We did make a post but, it isn't listed. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. I will come by for a visit. So many memories about Gene when he lived with me in Kokomo! Sorry we couldn't be with you for the services.
Marvin Hornstein
April 15, 2017 | Kokomo, IN
Sorry to hear about a good friend from years ago. Many, many good times and memories from our high school days at RHS. Sad to think he has left us. My thoughts and prayers to the family.
Rest in Peace "Beans"
Ron Mahlen
April 14, 2017 | Bloomington, MN
Jackie, Brian and family,
You have my most sincere sympathy. I have many memories of Gene from my time at work and Gene working on my AC. A good guy who made an impact on many. Gene will be missed.
You guys are in my prayers.
Mike Floyd
April 14, 2017 | Atlanta, IN
With deepest sympathy to Gene's family. Gene and I were classmates from first through 12 grade. I have many fond memories of attending a one room country school with Gene as my only classmate.
Judy Hemman Carr
April 13, 2017 | Moberly, MO
We will carry all the wonderful memories with us in our hearts forever! You were one of a kind and I am so proud that you were my uncle. We will miss you always and forever, Gene.❤
Shauna Kjos-Miotke
April 13, 2017 | Webster, SD
michelle wright
April 13, 2017 | IN
With deepest sympathy, I was a friend and classmate of Gene class of 1965
John Krista
April 12, 2017 | Chippewa Falls, WI
We are so thankful for our memories and will cherish them forever. Miss you and love you, Uncle Gene.
Jenny Jensen-Zweber
April 12, 2017 | Gettysburg, SD
Gene R. Lorensberg, age 69 and a longtime resident of Windfall, passed away Monday, April 10, 2017 at his residence following a sudden illness. He was born on July 17, 1947 in Roslyn, South Dakota, the son of Carl and Hazel (Johnson) Lorensberg. Gene was a truck driver and worked in the warehouse for Trojan Seed Company and Pfizer Incorporated for many years, and later retired as a truck driver from Rosen’s Corporation in 2011. He was baptized in the Lutheran Church in South Dakota. Gene was a 1965 graduate of Rosyln High School in South Dakota, and later attended Ivy Tech College for HVAC and Electrical Technology in 1983. He served his country in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Vietnam during the Vietnam War, and was very proud of his service. He married Jackie S. Procter on November 4, 1972, and they shared over 44 years of marriage together. Gene was a member of the Tipton American Legion and formerly the Windfall American Legion. He enjoyed fishing and traveling. More than anything, Gene loved and was devoted to all of his family. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Gene’s family includes wife Jackie S. Lorensberg of Windfall; son, Brian D. Lorensberg of Kokomo; 3 sisters, Marjorie (husband Marvin) Dahl of Walla Walla, WA, Arlette Jensen of Roslyn, and Yvonne Fitzpatrick of Spokane, WA; brother, Charles (wife Polly) Lorensberg of Windfall; Father and Mother-in-law, Murice and Anna Procter of Elwood; sisters-in-law, Kathryn (husband Gary) Wilson of Elwood, and Deborah (husband Ted) Moser of Elwood; his special cat, “Penny”; and several nieces and nephews.
Gene was preceded in death by his parents; 2 sons, Scott Lorensberg, and Daniel Lorensberg; 2 sisters, Leona Deutsch and an infant sister; and 3 brothers-in-law, Arnie Deutsch, Donald Jensen, and Tom Fitzpatrick.
A funeral service celebrating Gene’s life will be conducted at 11 AM on Saturday, April 15, 2017 at Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home in Elwood with Rev. Carl Roudebush of Windfall Christian Church officiating. Burial will follow in Brookside Cemetery in Windfall, and will include military honors by the U.S. Army and Elwood VFW Honor Guard. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 3 to 8 pm on Friday, April 14, 2017 at Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Fron Lutheran Church (in South Dakota) through the funeral home. Online expressions of condolence may be made to the family at copherfeslermay.com.Read More