Loren J. Weick

1939 - 2024

Loren James Weick, 84-year-old resident of Swanville, MN, passed away peacefully on the morning of August 5, 2024, at his home in Swanville, MN.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11 AM on Monday, August 12, 2024 at St. Peters Lutheran Church in Swanville with a visitation one hour prior to service at the church. Caring for Loren and his family is the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Swanville, MN.

Known for his compassion, generosity, humor, and incredible outdoorsmanship, Loren's life was a testament to the joys of family, nature, and living life to the absolute fullest. Loren leaves us with a legacy of laughter and memories that will be cherished by all who've cast a line with him.

Born October 31, 1939, on his family farm in Burtrum, MN, to the late Alice (Johnson) and Ed Weick. Loren began his career with Crestliner, testing the pre-market boats on the lakes of Minnesota. The majority of his career was spent turkey farming in Swanville, MN, where he raised his family on Long Lake. Loren "Gramps" was the light of his grandchildren's world, their Superfan who attended every game, performance, recital, and event that he could, along with carnival parades, secret road trips, bear traps, epic Easter baskets, and precisely timed birthday cards, he was simply the best Gramps we could ask for. Loren "the Angler" spent days, weeks, and sometimes months exploring the waters of Minnesota, Canada, Lake Michigan and beyond. From fishing trips to Kewaunee, WI to the endless trips to Izzy's on Lake of the Woods, and frozen waters of Red Lake, he was a true legend of his craft and the stories will live on across groups of friends, family, and the cafes he frequented. The fish can rest easy for a while. Loren was a valued member of his community of Swanville. He volunteered countless hours to the Lions Club and supported organizations meaningful to him. Loren was an avid poker player and one heck of a witty talker. He was loved dearly and will be missed by many while he is enjoying "no limits" in Heaven.

Loren is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Betty Weick; brother, Dale Weick; and three children, Deb Lukasavitz (Jeff), Lori Thieschafer (Dan), and Jackie Vogt (Darren). His grandchildren, Brittany Johnson (Ryan), Tyler Thieschafer (Sheena), Jordan Thieschafer (Brooke), Braden, Lauren, Peyton, and Brynn; as well as his great-grandchildren, Kinzie, Reid, Leo, Jax, Gia, Romee, Rex, and Baby T., were the joys of his world and the loves of his life.