Rudolph Lorenz,Jr.

Rudolph M. Lorenz, Jr., 77, of Coopersburg, died on Nov. 28, 2016 at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest. He was the loving husband of Rita M. (Welsh) Lorenz for 55 years. Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Rudolph M., Sr. and Rose (Fehrenbach) Lorenz. He was a graduate of Mercy Vocational High School in Philadelphia. Rudolph was a laborer for various trades, most notably carpentry. He was a loving father, an Eagle Scout, an avid stamp collector and a history buff who enjoyed working puzzles of all kinds. Rudolph was a member of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church in Colesville. Surviving in addition to his wife are 4 children: Rudolph M. Lorenz, III, wife Deborah, Douglassville; Rose M. Dunn, husband Richard, Sykesville, MD; Ronald M. Lorenz, wife Diane, Richlandtown; Raymond M. Lorenz, wife Jennifer, Lehighton; grandchildren: Jay, Christopher, Chelsea, Ashley, Ryan, Dana, Rachel, Rylee, Grace, Drew and Jack; sister, S. Rosemarie Lorenz, SSJ, Philadelphia; 2 brothers: Robert Lorenz, wife Sheryl, Cadillac, MI and Richard Lorenz, wife Beth, Canyon Lake, TX. He was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Lorenz. Memorial Mass will be held 11 AM on Fri., Dec. 2 at Assumption BVM Church, 4101 Old Bethlehem Pike, Bethlehem, with visitation beginning at 9:30 AM. Memorial contributions can be made to the Boy Scouts of America, 4021 Upper Ridge Rd., Pennsburg, PA 18073 or the American Heart Association, 968 Postal Rd #110, Allentown, PA 18109.