In Memoriam: Clarence Peter “Pete” Lorentz, CRNA (1933-2022)

Clarence Peter “Pete” Lorentz, CRNA, age 88, of Monroe, Michigan, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2022, at Medilodge of Monroe surrounded by his family.

Pete was born October 20, 1933, in Tiffin, Ohio. He was the son of Clarence A. and Vera (Rober) Lorentz. He married Barbara Mettler on August 30, 1958, at Blessed Sacrament Church in Toledo, Ohio.

He served his country in the US Army from December 16, 1953, until his honorable discharge on December 15, 1955.

Pete graduated from Alexian Brothers Hospital School of Nursing in Chicago and went on to earn his bachelor’s degree from Siena Heights University and was a nurse anesthetist at Mercy Memorial Hospital for many years before his retirement in 1994.

Pete was a member of St. Anne’s Church and their Men’s Club. He and his wife ran the Food Closet at St. Anne’s for 20 years. He was also a member of the Detroit Beach Boat Club. He had previously served on the board of the Stony Point Peninsula Association where they have lived for nearly 50 years. He was involved in many other organizations and clubs, but they are too numerous to mention.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Barbara Lorentz; five children: Dawn Lorentz of Adrian, Michigan; Leanne (Larry) Eisinger of Toledo, Ohio; Susan (Ray) Pileski of Elyria, Ohio; Peter Lorentz of Newport, Michigan, and James (Caryn) Lorentz of Newport, Michigan; twelve grandchildren: Jonathon, Daniel, Jason, Ryan, Megan, Tyler, Paige, Kelsey, Madelyn, Hannah, Lauren and Christopher and six great-grandchildren; sister in law, Jean Mettler, and numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents and seven siblings, Lucille Wott, Ellen Oakleaf, Eileen Feasel, Ruth Lawson, Paul William Lorentz, Maryann Kahler, and Margaret Weisenberger.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Food Closet at St. Anne’s.

This obituary was originally published on Legacy.com.