Lorenz Schellhorn

BOLEYN, GONNERMAN, NIEMEYER, NUTTER, SCHELLHORN, STEINBRON, TONN, WARNKE

Posted By: Cindy (email)
Date: 12/2/2021 at 18:49:08

Lorenz Schellhorn age 95 of Oelwein and formerly from Oran passed away Sunday, October 13 at Arlington Place in Oelwein. He was born February 13, 1924 in Chickasaw county the son of Henry and Wilhelmina(Warnke)Schellhorn. Lorenz married Virginia Mae Tonn February 18, 1949 in Readlyn. They lived in Oran until moving to Oelwein in 2017, living first at Mealy Apartments then moving to Arlington Place. He was the owner of Schellhorn Produce in Oran. Lorenz also worked at Rath Packing for a number of years, drove semi, was a school bus driver and custodian for Wapsie Valley Community Schools as well as farming until his health forced him to retire. He loved to go fishing, play cards and traveling with his son Bryan, especially the international trips. Lorenz was a loyal fan of the Chicago Cubs and Bears. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Virginia, his son Donald Schellhorn of Urbana, two daughters; Cathy(Melvin)Gonnerman Sr. of Waverly and Marlys (Roger)Boleyn of Oelwein, five grandchildren; Melvin Gonnerman Jr. Philip Gonnerman, Michael Schellhorn, Mae Lee Nutter and Elizabeth Steinbron, 10 great-grandchildren; Marshall Gonnerman, Madison Gonnerman, Gaston Gonnerman, Megan Gonnerman, Drew Schellhorn, Hudson Nutter, Ellie Schellhorn, Genessa Gonnerman, Payton Nutter and Willow Steinbron, two brothers; Arnold Schellhorn of Oran and Orlyn Schellhorn of Clarksville along with several nieces and nephews. Lorenz was preceded in death by his parents, a son; Bryan Ray Schellhorn, a daughter-in-law; Debra(Deb)Schellhorn, three brothers; Roland, Erwin and Wilhart Schellhorn and two brothers in infancy; Marvin and LaVerne and two sisters; Adeline Schellhorn and Esther Niemeyer.

Visitation: 2:00-4:00 pm Sunday, October 20, 2019 at Woods Funeral Home.

Funeral Services: 4:00 pm Sunday, October 20, 2019 at Woods Funeral Home

Interment: Grove Hill Cemetery, Oran.

Memorials: to the American Heart Association or to the family.