Patricia Jean Lorenz
June 01, 1951 - September 11, 2018
Obituary
LODI-Patricia “Patti” J. Lorenz, age 67, passed away on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at St. Mary's Hospital. She was born on June 1, 1951, in Madison. Patti graduated from Madison East High School and Madison Area Technical College where she graduated in the first class of the Operating Room Tech training program. She married Richard Lorenz on August 11, 1973 in Madison. Patti worked as an Operating Room Tech at Madison General Hospital for 20 years. Patti enjoyed spending time and traveling with her husband, Rick, of 45 years. She loved baking and cooking for her family and was an avid Wisconsin sports fan. Patti was a very proud Grandma and especially enjoyed trips to Devils Lake State Park, playing in the sandbox and sitting on the swing with her granddaughter, Emma, who brought her such sweet joy. In her down time, she enjoyed reading and was a high volume customer to the Lodi library. In addition to being a member of the Madison Northside Senior Center, she was very active in the Lodi area community often volunteering her time to help others. In addition to her husband Rick, survivors include her son, Geoffrey (Corey) Lorenz; her daughter, Stephanie Lorenz; grandchild, Emmalyn Rose Lorenz; two sisters, Karen Marino and Barbara (Jim Pelto) Pinwar; and brother, John J. (Sheila) Pinwar and five nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother, Alfrieda Pinwar. Funeral services will be held at LODI UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 130 Locust St., Lodi, at 11:00 am on Tuesday, September 18, 2018, with Marjorie Rice Myers presiding. Burial will be held at Garden Bluff Cemetery. Visitation will be held at Gunderson LODI FUNERAL & CREMATION CARE, 157 S. Main St., from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Monday, September 17, 2018, and also at the church from 10:00 am until the time of the service on Tuesday. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Funeral & Cremation Care
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Events
Visitation
Mon Sep 17, 2018 @ 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Lodi • 157 South Main Street, P.O. Box 17, Lodi, WI 53555
Visitation
Tue Sep 18, 2018 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Lodi United Methodist Church • 130 Locust St., Lodi, WI 53555
Service
Tue Sep 18, 2018 @ 11:00 AM CDT
Lodi United Methodist Church • 130 Locust St., Lodi, WI 53555
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Memories
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Diana Wendricks
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Rick, I am sorry to hear about your loss of Pattie. Although I have not seen her recently I will always remember her upbeat attitude and friendliness when approached. I worked with her at St.Marys many years ago. Again my deepest sympathy. Diana Wendricks
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Kathy Sweger
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Dear Rick and family,
I am so incredibly sorry to hear of Patti’s passing! My heart is breaking for you.
It has been many years since we worked together at St Mary’s, but I will always remember the fun times we shared with you and Patti! She was the sweetest lady ever! I remember your joy when Geoff and Stephanie were born... I’m sorry we lost touch over the years.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May your precious memories give you comfort and peace in the days to come.
With love and sympathy,
Kathy Sweger
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Sharon Vetter
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To Patti's family - My deepest sympathies to you all at this sad time. I first met Patti over 35 years ago as we were hospital roommates and later became work colleagues at then the Madison General operating rooms. I was speaking to my daughter-in-law about Patti and our first meeting on Sept 11th. Will be thinking of you all and will continue to cherish the friendship we had. Sharon Vetter
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Mark and Claudia Orvis
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Rick, Stephanie & Geoff, please accept our sincere condolences. We have many memories of Patty along with rest of the family. We were very saddened to hear of Patty’s passing. You are all in our prayers. ❤️🙏
JM
Jacki Martindale
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Jeff-Lately, I have spent a lot of time thinking of you and your family. I pray that you, your Dad and sister are able to grieve this terrible loss, way too early, that you are able to strengthen your faith and remember your mother with all the warmth of her love of you and your family. God bless all of you.
Jacki Martindale
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Donald Gors
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To Rick Lorenz and Family ... I heard last week about your Great Loss ...I can hear her still laughing at me during our drivers ed behind the wheel training ...when I scraped the bottom side of the car going down the express Doty St Ramp... Every time our paths crossed over the years she just had to keep reminding me .. Nothing will lessen the pain of Loosing a Wife , Best Freind , Mother .. My Sympathy and Thoughts are Extended to Your Family Rick .... Patti was always JOYFUL ....Take Care Don !!