Ronnie Lorenz
December 18, 2013
Ronnie Lorenz, 66, was born June 9, 1947, in Des Moines, the son of Delbert and Lillie Lorenz. He passed away December 18, 2013, in Altoona.
Ronnie was a Navy Veteran, serving a double tour during Vietnam. He worked at the Local #347 for over 30 years. Ronnie loved softball, he would live, eat, breathe and sleep softball. He coached for many years and was blessed to coach many of his granddaughter’s teams through the years.
Ronnie enjoyed working on race cars in the pits, golfing in his “younger days”, and was an avid Hawkeye fan. He was a jokester, always making people smile. Ronnie liked to keep you on your toes and give you a hard time. You knew you were part of the family when he gave you a nickname. Ronnie will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Ronnie is survived by his loving wife, Carol; daughter, Tory King; step-daughter, Kim Woolery; grandchildren, Shawna Woolery, Jeremy Woolery, Alyssa Lorenz, Keegan Lorenz, Callie Lorenz, Kayla Lorenz and Gabriel King; great-grandson, Landen Catlin; brother, Stephen Lorenz; other loving relatives and many special friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; son-in-law, Chad King; and brother, Fred Lorenz.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m., Sunday, December, 22, 2013, at Hamilton’s Altoona Funeral Home, 105 4th Street SW., with cremation to follow. Memorial services will be at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Animal Rescue League in loving memory of Ronnie.
Condolences for the family may be offered online at: www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
The Pardekoopers
12/22/2013
We are so sorry to hear about Ron's passing. He will be deeply missed by our whole family. At his family's request we will send a contribution to ARL in his name. God Bless~Our Condolences!!
Danielle and Lyric McKinney
12/22/2013
Condolences to the family and friends of Ron, the softball fields will never be the same as he will be missed greatly.
Jackie Wilson
12/21/2013
So very Sad to hear of Grandpa Ron's Passing... he was always one to joke & tease me, of course about me & my girls (Macee & Jewels)..We will so miss him both on & off the softball fields... RIP Ron....our Condolences !!! Wilson Family
Dena Young
12/21/2013
I am so sorry to hear about Ron Lorenz I came to know him though softball while being at the games to watch my Grandaughter Josie Lucas.Ron was a very nice man and always spoke to me every time I seen him...He will be missed
Carol Harvey
12/20/2013
I work at Local 347 and had known Ron for 14 years. He was one of those guys that you enjoyed seeing, and hearing what he had to say! He would always make me laugh. He will be deeply missed.