Service: A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at the South Dakota Veterans Cemetery in Sioux Falls, SD. A reception will be held at Hiawatha Golf Course in Canton, SD following the burial
James “Jim” Lohrenz, age 90, died Saturday, October 5, 2024 at the MN Veterans Home in Luverne, MN. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at the South Dakota Veterans Cemetery in Sioux Falls, SD. A reception will be held at Hiawatha Golf Course in Canton, SD following the burial.
Jim was born on April 9, 1934 in Mountain Lake, MN to Paul and Elizabeth (Ratzlaff) Lohrenz. He grew up in Mountain Lake and graduated from Mountain Lake High School. From 1954-1957, Jim served his country as a member of the US Navy, sailing on the USS Saratoga.
While working at Osborn Labs, Jim was introduced to a co-worker named Nancy. They were married on May 12, 1975 in Sioux Falls, SD. The couple made their home in Canton, SD where Jim’s children, Jeff and Barb, joined Nancy’s daughter, Sarah, to make their family of 5 complete. Jim and Nancy moved to Sioux Falls in 2018.
Jim was a workaholic who sold veterinary supplies and animal health products, most recently for TechMix, until a fall forced him to retire in November of 2023. When he was not working, Jim enjoyed golfing, fishing, hunting, going to the cabin at Leech Lake, MN, and spending time with his family.
Jim is survived by his children, Barb (Tom) Loring, Jeff Lohrenz, and Sarah Gunther; grandchildren, Ashlee, Jason (Traci), and Jessica; 9 great-grandchildren; brother, Stan (Marge) Lohrenz; sisters, Carol McClure and Bev (Richard) Larsen; along with numerous extended relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Nancy; granddaughter, Jennifer Loring; brother-in-law, Paul McClure; and beloved dog, Maggie.
i was a inside sales rep when i came to know Jim. he was an amazing person and really knew how to keep abreast on all this hi tech stuff. what an inspiration he was to old and young. he will be dearly missed by many.
Jim will be missed so much.
I had the honor of caring for him at The Minnesota Veteran’s Home in Luverne.
He was a light in every room & had the best stories was friendly, caring, humorous, great smile, contagious laugh & so loving.
Dear Heavenly Father, in this time of sorrow, we lift our weary hearts to You.
We ask for Your loving embrace to surround this grieving family.
May they find solace in Your constant presence and feel the peace of God that surpasses all understanding. O Lord, grant them strength for each step of the way.
So sorry to hear about Jim. He was a wonderful person. I am sending thoughts and prayers of comfort for your family.
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Jim. He was such a wonderful person. I would have sent you a card but I don’t have your address. Just know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Brenda, Chelsea, Lindsey and Zachary Lohrenz