Gerald Lorentz

Gerald Lorentz

Gerald Lorentz Obituary

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Gerald was born on August 30, 1948 and passed away on Monday, April 1, 2019. Gerald was a resident of Wisconsin at the time of passing. He was raised in Cannon Falls where he graduated from high school. Following this, he enlisted in the armed forces and served in the US Army Reserves prior to his honorable discharge. Mass of Christian Burial for Jerry will take place at 11 AM on Saturday, April 6, 2019, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 1880 County Road G in Erin Prairie. Burial will be in the parish cemetery with active casket bearers being, Jeff Lorentz, Kevin Lorentz, Kole Lorentz, Klay Lorentz, Jaxson Lorentz, Andrew Harstad, Jacob Anderson, Kerry Lorentz with honorary casket bearers being, Jack Lorentz, Donald Lorentz, Dick Langenfeld, Steve Peine, Tim Langenfeld, and Dominic Malenfant. A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held from 3PM to 7 PM on Friday, April 5, 2019 at the O'Connell Family Funeral Home of Baldwin, WI, as well as one hour prior to Mass on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Adoray Hospice who allowed him to die with dignity at home with his family by his side.

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