John C. Lawrenz Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of John C. Lawrenz of Watertown, Wisconsin, born in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, who passed away on September 22, 2024 at the age of 81. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his daughters, Ruth and Eve; his brother-in-law Duane Weaver; and his nephew Mark Lawrenz. He is survived by: his wife Phoebe; his children, Sarah Schroeder (Stephen) of Land O' Lakes, FL, Benjamin Lawrenz (Maureen) of Watertown and Susannah Luttman (Aaron) of West Richland, WA; his grandchildren, Lina, Sophia, Veronica, Luke Schroeder, Atticus, Jude, Jasper, Eve Lawrenz, Anja, Kara and Ronan Luttman; his siblings, Kathryn Weaver, David Lawrenz (Susan), Stephen Lawrenz (Lori) and Mary Schmal (Daniel); and his sisters-in-law, Phyllis Kesti (Kenneth) and Sharon King. He is also survived by other relatives and friends.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a memorial donation to the Dr. John C. Lawrenz Presidential Scholarship at Michigan Lutheran Seminary through the MLS Foundation, or to Asia Lutheran Seminary General. Donation Form - Asia - WELS (https://community.wels.net), select Asia Lutheran Seminary.