Lawrence “Larry” Eugene Dorenkamp

1946 - 2025

Lawrence Eugene "Larry" Dorenkamp, 79, of Butler, passed away Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born March 1, 1946, in Butler, he was a son of the late Clarence P. Dorenkamp and Virginia Davis Dorenkamp.
A 1965 graduate of Butler High School, Larry dedicated his life to public service. He served the City of Butler as a firefighter beginning in 1969, and retired as a captain in 2006.
He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in Vietnam. Continuing his commitment to supporting fellow service members, he was also an active member of American Legion Post 117 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 249.
He was a member of All Saints Parish, St. Peter Roman Catholic Church.
Fondly known as "Ollie" to his friends and family, he was a warm, caring man who would do anything for anyone. Always ready for a good time, he loved spending days at his cabin, hunting and fishing with friends, spending time at the river and cheering at sporting events of all kinds, especially those of his children and grandchildren. He was always seen in the stands and he put many miles on the car and even in the air to be there to support them.
As the rock of his family, Larry set a lifelong example for his children and grandchildren through his kindness, integrity and the respectful way he treated others. Larry's legacy lives on through the family he loved, the friends he cherished and the countless lives he touched through his service and generosity. He was a "Pap" to all and he will be greatly missed.
He is survived by his children, Lisa Dorenkamp Povlick (Brian Bruce), of Butler, and Lawrence P. Dorenkamp and his wife, Julie, of Pittsburgh; his grandsons, Brayden and Coltyn Povlick, of Butler; his brother-in-law, Leonard DiGiacomo and his wife, Rose Ann, of Bonita Springs, Fla.; nieces and nephews, Stephanie Slick Oswald, Linda Slick, Daniel Dorenkamp and Stephen Dorenkamp; and his loving granddogs, Beau and Mauti.
In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 54 years, Linda DiGiacomo Dorenkamp, who passed away Oct. 13, 2021; his stepmother, Grace Dorenkamp; his brothers, Anthony "Butch" Dorenkamp and Clarence "Bud" Dorenkamp; his sister, Kathleen Slick; and his stepbrothers, Elmer, Laverne, Jack, Bill and Bob Wagner.
DORENKAMP - Family and friends of Lawrence Eugene "Larry" Dorenkamp, who died Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, will be received from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, at MARTIN FUNERAL HOME SOUTH SIDE, 429 Center Ave., Butler.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at All Saints Parish, St. Peter Roman Catholic Church, 127 Franklin St., Butler, with the Rev. Kevin C. Fazio officiating.
Burial will take place in St. Peter's Cemetery.
Military honors will be accorded at the cemetery by American Legion Post 778, VFW Post 249 and VFW Post 499.
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