William M. "Bill" Lourens Jr 1947 - 2017

LOURENS, MILLER, CARR

Posted By: Connie Swearingen -Volunteer (email)
Date: 10/18/2017 at 23:36:38

Sioux City Journal
18 August 2017

Sioux City

William M. "Bill" Lourens Jr., 70, of Sioux City, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017.

Services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at Church of the Nativity Catholic Church, with the Rev. Brad Pelzel officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, with military honors. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, with the family present 6 to 8 p.m. and a vigil service at 7 p.m., at Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City.

Bill was born on Aug. 9, 1947, in Sioux City, the son of William and Marie (Miller) Lourens Sr. He graduated from East High School in 1966.

Bill married Judith Carr on Sept. 24, 1966. Bill joined the U.S. Army in January 1967 and was honorably discharged in December 1969. Bill worked as a pipe fitter for 15 years. He then worked for Mid American Energy in fleet mechanics for more than 30 years, retiring in 2012.

Family was very important to Bill, spending as much time as possible with them, especially with his grandchildren. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, old cars, and going on trips. Bill and Judy spent many summers at Lake Okoboji and winters at Lake Havasu, Ariz. Bill was a member of Cha Hee Tah Bowhunters Club, Strollers Car Club, and Church of the Nativity.

Survivors include his wife, Judy; sons, Troy (Amber) of Lawton, Iowa, and Travis (Candy) of Lee's Summit, Mo.; brothers, Doug (Donna) of Sioux City, and Roger (Laurie) of Devils Lake, N.D.; and grandchildren, Kaisha, Reid, Bailey, and Riley.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents.