Guenter Hermann Willie Lorenz, age 91, passed into the presence of the Lord on December 13, 2023. Gunther was born in Coburg, Bavaria, Germany in 1932. He was a woodworker by trade. He met and courted a beautiful girl in Coburg, Marlene, and married her there in 1954. They then welcomed a son, Juergen, later that year. The family emigrated to America in 1957, when Gunther found employment with the McNally Co. in Columbus.
Gunther was a wonderful husband, father, and friend to many. He played soccer with fellow members of Germania before a stroke affected his ability to play.
Gunther leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Marlene, his son Juergen and daughter in law Lori, and 2 sisters, Hannelore (Joe) Rose, and Helga Suelter, of Columbus. He was preceded in death by a brother, Agon, of Coburg.