Lawrence James Arens Obituary
In loving memory of Lawrence James Arens of Remsen, Iowa, born in Alton, Iowa, who departed this world on July 2, 2024 at the age of 81. Lawrence James leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Lawrence James Arens to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Kenneth Arens and Elvira Arens (Mousel); his brother-in-law Leon Fiedler; his nieces, Stacie Fiedler and Corbin Arens; and his nephew Russell Harpenau.
He is survived by: his wife Carolyn Schnurr of Remsen, IA; his children, Khris Blackburn (Mark) of Sioux City, IA, Beth Peters (Jeff) of Le Mars, IA, Ken Arens (Robin) of Lavista, NE, Bryan Arens (Brenda) of Remsen, IA and Kelly Galles (Bart) of Remsen, IA; his siblings, Mike Arens of Remsen, IA, Shirley Harpenau (Ray) of Remsen, IA, Janet Fiedler of Remsen, IA, Joyce Arens of Remsen, IA, Patricia Winokur (Richard) of Pittsboro, NC, Jack Arens (Patricia) of Thorton, CO, Richard Arens (Bonnie) of Remsen, IA, Frank Arens (Linda) of Remsen, IA, Marge Harmelink of Omaha, NE, Mary Ann Arens of Remsen, IA and Kendra Schroeder (Joe) of Le Mars, IA; and his in-laws, Delores Schultes (Marvin) of Hastings, NE, Rich Schnurr (Judy) of Hospers, IA, Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr of Cincinnati, OH, Mike Schnurr of Alton, IA. and Irene Foreman (Scott) of Alton, IA.. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild.
