Obituaries

David Lawrenz, 59, Dec. 30, 1951 - Sept. 4, 2011

David Lawrenz of Wheaton died Sunday, Sept. 4. He was 59.

David Robert Lawrenz of Wheaton died Sunday, Sept. 4 at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood. He was 59.

The firstborn son of Rev. Richard and LaVerne Lawrenz, he was born on December 30, 1951, in Pasadena, CA. He met the love of his life, Ann, on May 16, 1981 and married her on June 5, 1982. He is survived by his beautiful wife of 29 years, their three children – Jason (27), Josh (23), and Jenna (21) – and their new grandson, Judah (5 mo), son of Jason and his wife, Robin. He is also survived by his four younger siblings – Kathy, John, Tom, and Mary – and their families.

Dave was a man whose life was characterized by his unwavering faith, his self-sacrificial love for his family, his passionate support for Wheaton College (IL), and his genuine care for others. Dave and family have been members of College Church in Wheaton for the past 18 years. 

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An alumnus of Wheaton College (’74), he worked at Wheaton for the past eight years as a Director of Development. In addition to his work at Wheaton, he was an uncommonly devoted fan of Wheaton athletics, particularly of their men’s basketball and women’s softball teams. His presence in the office, on the road, and in the stands will be sorely missed by the Wheaton College community.

Visitation was held on Thursday, Sept. 8, at College Church in Wheaton. 

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In lieu of flowers, his family requests that donations be made to Wheaton College. Donations can be directed to: Pam Munn (Development), Wheaton College, 501 College Ave, Wheaton, IL 60187.

 


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