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BORN
1966
DIED
2018
Brian Lohr Obituary
Brian worked for ITW Drawform for 25 years as a Tool and Die Maker. He was an active member of East Saugatuck Christian Reformed Church.
Brian will fondly be remembered for being a committed and compassionate family man, for his love of competition as a runner and triathlete, his joy for scuba diving, ballroom dancing with Laurie, his eye for detail, his exceptional home brewing, quiet demeanor, witty wisdom, and love for comic relief.
He was preceded in death by his father David Allen Lohr in 2003; and mother-in-law Grethel (Stegink) Genzink in 1992.
Surviving are his wife Laurie of 30 years; daughter Caitlin (Trevor) Tyler; son Michael Lohr; granddaughter Marin Faye Tyler (and another grandchild on the way); mother Ruth Ann Ippen; father-in-law Donald (Alice) Genzink; siblings Alan (Kathy) Lohr, Susan (Mike) Childress, and Diane (Greg) Schrotenboer; many extended family and friends.
A memorial service to celebrate Brian's life is planned for 7pm Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at East Saugatuck Christian Reformed Church, 3815 56th St., Holland.
Visitation will be from 4-6:30 Tuesday January 30 at East Saugatuck CRC and immediately following the service at church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Holland or to the Alzheimer Disease Research Fund-38MPAT072 (c/o Francine Epperson, Dementia Research Coordinator, Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Pathology, 635 Barnhill Drive, MS A-142, Indianapolis, IN 46202-5120.
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Mike and Jill (Stegink) Roderick
February 2, 2018
Laurie, we are so sad with you in your loss of a dear husband and best friend. May you find peace in the promise of eternal life and that Brian is free of pain and suffering. Our prayers are with you and your family as you adjust to life without him here.
Karen Rynbrandt
January 31, 2018
Diane so sorry to hear of your Brother's passing.Have been thinking and praying for you.
Nona Miyamoto
January 28, 2018
So sad to hear of Brian's passing, Laurie. Our condolences to you and your family. He was a wonderful guy and a great dance teacher! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Ernie DeJonge
January 28, 2018
Our sincere sympathy to all of Brian's family. May God tuck you under the feathers of his wings and grant you peace and comfort.
Ernie and Jan
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Rick and MaryJo (Stegink) Brill
January 26, 2018
We are so very sorry for your loss, Laurie, but rejoice with you also in the assurance of eternal life. You and the entire family are in our prayers.
Dawn/Gerrit Overway
January 25, 2018
Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer! Hold tight to memories for comfort. With gentle embrace and prayers. Shalom
Cindy Meyer
January 25, 2018
Caitlin and family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. I've experienced the loss of my dad (at about your age) and the loss of my kids grandpa so I know that I don't even have enough words. The memories that you have of an amazing dad will carry you thru. How lucky you are to have had one of the greats. And what joy we have to know we'll meet again. Hang in there honey. ❤
Larry and Carol Guyer
January 25, 2018
Dear Laurie,
We are so sorry to learn of Brian's passing. He was such a great guy, very nice and mannerly and of course a great dancer. We have fond memories of you both at the ballroom dances.
Larry says when he danced with you at one of Andrea's dances when we all changed partners, you were the best dancer.
Our prayers are with you and your family.
Ann & Ron Van Beek
January 25, 2018
It"s our time to "soldier up" as you used to say. So many memories, dancing, cruising, cottage time and just getting together to visit. So many memories, all good. We will miss you. Condolences and love to you Laurie, Kate, Mike and Trevor and all of you family.
Hankd and Pat Schuuring
January 24, 2018
Laurie and Family
We cherish those memories of you and Brian dancing with us. We lost a good friend, but am so happy that we know where Brian is today. Our prayers are with you.
Paul Genzink
January 24, 2018
Laurie and family; My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God comfort you all knowing that Brian is in a much better place now.
Carol Soriano
January 24, 2018
My prayers to you and your family and friends ,Laurie my deepest condolences and I pray that your memories will help through your pain, he is now dancing
Todd and Laura Lindsey
January 23, 2018
Laurie and Family,
Todd and I are so very sorry to hear about Brian. You and family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Michelle (Knooihuizen)Daniels
January 23, 2018
Laurie,
So sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family.
January 23, 2018
Laurie and family,
Love and prayers to all of you in your loss.Good memories of Brian especially in his school years with John and Todd.
Glen and Mary Elders
Annette Krusinsky
January 22, 2018
Prayers for family and friends, and rejoicing in the life ever after that we are all looking forward to.
Peggy and Doug Derby
January 22, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. So sorry for your loss.
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