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Funeral Expenses for Dennis

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It’s times like this when friends and strangers can come together and help family’s through hard times, when expenses of life are to high to manage alone. My father was a good man, no matter his life choices, his heart reserved love for his family.

My dad unexpectedly passed away over the weekend and we need your help. We are trying to raise just enough money to get him cremated, we would like to lay him to rest in the most respectful way possible. Financially, I think we’re all going through a hard time, ANYTHING HELPS! 

If you aren’t able to donate, please pray for my family at this time and know that we appreciate you more than you know. 

My father was a hardworking man who took pride in his work. It’s a trait that I’m proud to say I got from my dad. He truly was a man who had love in his heart. We had good times and bad times together. Deep down I know my dad carried a lot of guilt for not being the father he wanted to be, but at the end of the day my dad deserves to be buried respectfully with his family remembering the good times we had together. I love my dad and I know that he’s in better place now watching over his family. 

Once we know more about memorial services, I will update everyone. 


Thank you  
- Andrew Szymanski 

Obituary BELOW v 

Dennis Erwin Lorenz, Jr. was born on November 22, 1968, in Waukesha, WI. He passed away at his home in Gonzales, LA on April 4, 2024, at the age of 55. Dennis grew up in Muskego and Mukwonago, WI with his parents, sisters, cousins and family. He attended Muskego High School. Dennis enjoyed sports, art classes, and making many friends. He loved getting his hands dirty, break-dancing, skateboarding, and some good old-fashioned “troublemaking”. When he was 18, he moved to the South, settling in LA, where he lived most of his life. He is survived by Drew Szymanski (Angelisse), Lakyn Lorenz; his grandchildren; father and stepmother, Dennis and Nanette Lorenz; siblings, Judy Lorenz of WI, Alicia Whalen, Dawn Ziolkowski (Chris Conry), Alicia; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins in Wisconsin. Dennis is preceded in death by his mother, Marie Williamson Adsit; beloved sister, Annette Lorenz. A memorial to celebrate the life of Dennis will be held Saturday, May 4, 2024, at 11am at the family's home
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    Co-organizers (3)

    Angelisse Papizan
    Organizer
    Gonzales, LA
    Jeanna Szymanski
    Co-organizer
    Michelle Sweedar
    Co-organizer

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