Erven David Lorence

Obituary

Erven David Lorence was born on August 23, 1927, in Glencoe, Minnesota.  He was the son of John and Josephine (Dvorak) Lorence.  Erven was baptized as an infant on September 4, 1927, by Father W. J. Skluzacek and later was confirmed in his Catholic faith as a youth on October 22, 1939, by Father John Murray both at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Silver Lake, Minnesota.  He received his first communion on May 21, 1939, by Father Joseph Bouska at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Silver Lake.  Erven received his education at St. Joseph Catholic School in Silver Lake, Minnesota and graduated from the Silver Lake High School in 1945.  He entered active military service in the United States Army on November 27, 1945, and served his country during World War II.  Erven received an Honorable Discharge on December 13, 1946, at Westover Field in Massachusetts with the rank of Corporal.  

On April 21, 1949, Erven was united in marriage to Lucille “Lucy” Huhn by Father Byrne at St. Anastasia Catholic Church in Hutchinson, Minnesota.  Erven and Lucy made their home on a farm near Glencoe, moving there in 1954. He often stated that he never wanted to leave the farm….and he never did. Their marriage was blessed with five children: Karen, Dave, Brian, Jim and Gina.  Erven and Lucy shared over 67 years of marriage.

Erven was a farmer who loved his land and was happiest when he was on a tractor.  He also worked hauling milk in his earliest years, and then he worked at Green Giant and Glencoe Manufacturing.  He was always fixing something--sometimes for himself, but often for others. He prided himself in that if he took anything apart, he could always get it back together again. He was quick to help anyone who needed a hand.

Erven enjoyed playing cards, polka dancing, and visiting with family, neighbors and friends. He loved spending time with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, traveling across the country to visit them and watch their activities.

He was an active member of Church of St. Pius X in Glencoe, Minnesota, serving as a reader, an usher, and he even sang in the choir for a short time. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus since 1948.

Erven passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2017, at his home in Glencoe, Minnesota, at the age of 89 years, 4 months and 26 days.

Blessed be his memory.

Erven is survived by his:
Wife, Lucille “Lucy” Lorence of Glencoe, MN;
Children, Karen Nelson and her husband, Mark, of Hettinger, ND,
Dave Lorence and his wife, Sue, of Lowry, MN,
Brian Lorence and his wife, Patti, of Hudson, WI,
Jim Lorence and his wife, Debbie, of Glennallen, AK,
Gina Konin and her husband, Jeff, of West Kingston, RI;
Grandchildren, Kirk (Charity) Nelson, Mike (Anna) Lorence, Justin (Cassie) Lorence, Krystal Lorence (Kyle Jepsen), Jenna Lorence, Kelti Lorence, Joshua (Whitney Burcham) Lorence, Kyle Konin, Chris Konin, and Anna Lorence;
Great Grandchildren, Selah Nelson, Will Lorence, Gwen Lorence, Bronson Lorence, Blakely Lorence;
Sister, Lillian Taylor; as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Erven is preceded in death by his parents, John and Josephine Lorence; grandson, Bob Lorence; sisters, Alice Stein and her husband, Everett; Angie Olson and her husband, Harry; Marge Whalton and her husband, Bob; Grace Burich and her husband, Harry;  and brother-In-Law, Duane Taylor.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Pius X Church of Glencoe, to the St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital or to the Disabled American Veterans (DAV).