David Ralph Lorenz

David Lorenz, age 71, was born to the Philip and Irene and raised in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. He eventually made his way to Ohio where he studied at Wittenberg and earned a Bachelors of Fine Arts from the Dayton Art Institute. This move to Ohio allowed him to meet his bride, Patricia. David and Patricia were married on April 14th, 1973. They had two daughters, Gretchen and Katie.

David was an Eagle Scout, avid photographer, started a printing company, and later started a fine are reproduction company, Park Bench Studio. He enjoyed volunteering at AIM for the handicapped, Carriage Hill Farm, and The House of Bread, as well as volunteering at St. Peter Church for many years. He was an avid dog lover and most enjoyed photographing nature. The challenge of finding the perfect spot for a great picture excited him and frustrated his family on their many travels for family vacations. He loved camping, hiking, sailing and canoeing.
David's artist statement was, "I take pictures because I can't draw."

David is survived by his wife, Patricia, of Huber Heights; brothers, Doug Lorenz of Houston, TX and Gene Lorenz of Syracuse, NY; and daughters, son-in-laws and grandchildren, Gretchen & Erich Courtad (Luke, Colt and Tia) of Troy, OH and Katie & Ryan Sedlack (Jack, Sophia, and Brandt) of Troy, OH.

A viewing will be held on Monday, July 26, 2021 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at Newcomer North Chapel, Dayton. A mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00am on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at St. Peter Catholic Church, Huber Heights. A burial will follow at St. Kateri Preserve at Calvary Cemetery, where friends and family are welcome to attend. A lunch and celebration of David's life will be held in the Reis Center at St. Peter Church.

If you wish to donate, in lieu of flowers, donations in Dave's memory can be made to the Salvation Army, 8065 Southwind Dr, Miamisburg, OH 45342, or SICSA Pet Adoption & Wellness Center, 8172 Washington Church Rd, Washington Township, OH 45458.

David will always be loved and remembered for his special sense of humor and calm demeanor.

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