Vincent P. Lorenz

Vincent P. Lorenz, Jr. 80, of Butler passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at the VNA Inpatient Hospice in Butler.

Born August 28, 1935 in Monaca, he was a son of the late Vincent P. Lorenz, Sr. and Catherine (Hunka) Lorenz.

He was employed as a Yardmaster for the Bessemer & Lake Erie Railroad and was an Electrician by trade. He retired in 1996 following 36 years service.

He was a member of St. Mary of the Assumption Roman Catholic Church in Herman. He was also a member of the American Legion Post # 117 in Butler. He had won the middleweight boxing Golden Glove Championship, Southeastern conference and held the Title from 1954-1955. He later coached boxing at the Cubs Hall in Butler and enjoyed his camp in Cook Forest.

He was a veteran of the United States Air Force during the Korean War.

Surviving is his wife, Sandy (Vokish) Lorenz, whom he married April 19, 1975.

5 children: Cathy (Dexter) Turner of SC.; Vincent (Laura) Lorenz of NV.; Lisa Lorenz and her companion Dave.; Erica (Ryan) Hays of East Butler and Jerry Lorenz and his companion, Kristy of Butler.

12 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.

A sister, Shirley (David) Zarnick and a brother, Charles “Bo” Lorenz, both of Butler.

Numerous nieces and nephews. His Yorkies, Rosie and Peanut.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 sisters and a granddaughter.

Friends will be received at the Geibel Funeral Home 201 East Cunningham St.Butler, PA. 16001 from 1-3 pm Sunday. Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 pm Sunday from the Funeral Home.

Memorial donations may be made to the VNA Inpatient Hospice, 115 Technology Drive, Butler, PA. 16001.

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