Lorenz F. "Larry" Oles
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Lorenz F. "Larry" Oles

  • August 23, 1945 - January 20, 2012
  • Saint Joseph, Michigan
  • Renovation Fund at the Trinity Lutheran Church, St. Joseph
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“So sorry to hear about Lorenzie's passing. I just happened to see his obit online! He was such a sweet little boy when my brother Jim (deceased 5...Read More » ”
1 of 7 | Posted by: Reta Shoup Smith - Kalamazoo, MI

“My sincerest sympathy to Larry's family. Larry was a super nice guy to work with and I sure miss the times we would chat at Whirlpool. I do not know...Read More » ”
2 of 7 | Posted by: Stan Bennett - MI

“Larry was an excellent and joyfull employee. I could always depend on him. Not only as an employee, but as my friend. I will miss his shy smile...Read More » ”
3 of 7 | Posted by: Guinn Hill - Benton Harbor, MI

“Larry was a really nice guy. We had good times at work, lots of laughs. He will be missed. ”
4 of 7 | Posted by: Lana Kime - Hartford, MI

“Dear Vince, Linda, Annie & Family: Our deepest condolences on your loss. You are all in our prayers and thoughts. God's blessing to you. ”
5 of 7 | Posted by: Wayne & Bonnie Petzke - MI

“Sorry to hear of Lorenz passing. I fondly remember the fun we had together when we were young at family gatherings and visits to Uncle Joe's house....Read More » ”
6 of 7 | Posted by: Frank E. and Karen Oles - Lodi, OH

“You will be greatly missed, but, forever in our hearts. Rest with the Lord Lorenz. Love you. ”
7 of 7 | Posted by: Jim & Loretta Banish and Family - MI


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Lorenz F. "Larry" Oles, 66, of Saint Joseph, passed away January 20, 2012, at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, IL.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 30, 2012 at Starks & Menchinger Family Funeral Home in St. Joseph. Burial will follow at the Lincoln Township Cemetery, Stevensville, MI. Visitation will be from 2-5:00 p.m. Sunday, January 29, 2012 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Renovation Fund at Trinity Lutheran Church in St. Joseph. Those wishing to leave an online condolence may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com.

Lorenz was born August 23, 1945 in St. Joseph, MI to Joseph and Nelda C. (Engler) Oles. Lorenz was a lifetime resident of St. Joseph, graduating high school with the class of 1964. He started working at Whirlpool after graduation, and retired in 2001, after 36 years as a machinist. Lorenz was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening. He enjoyed maintaining a lush lawn and beautiful flower gardens. Some of his other interests included sports, of which he was an avid Bears and Cubs fan.

Lorenz is survived by his siblings, Virginia F. (Edward) Banish, Joseph E. (Garnette) Oles both of Berrien Springs, MI, Vincent C. (Linda) Oles, Sr., of Eau Claire, MI, Ann L. (Drayton Jr.) Fults of Houston, TX, and numerous nieces and nephews. Lorenz was preceded in death by his parents.