Dale A. Lawrenz

Dale Arnold Lawrenz, 80, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at Dominion Senior Living. He was preceded in death in 2022 by his wife of 55 years, Pamela Dee Blake Lawrenz.

Dale was born on September 2, 1943 in Tomah, Wisconsin, and was the son of Arnold Ernest and Greta Marie Mitchell Lawrenz, both of whom preceded him in death. After high school, Dale enlisted with the U.S. Navy and was stationed on the USS Dahlgren from 1961-1964. Dale went on to receive his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and his Masters degree in Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. Dale retired as the Human Resources Director with Eastern Kentucky University in December 2000. In his free time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and traveling internationally with his devoted wife. Though his favorite pastime was watching his four grandchildren in their many and varied sporting events and activities. He was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church where he served as an Elder, Deacon, and on the Board of Trustees.

Dale was a founding volunteer and Range Officer of 4H Shooting Sports for 22 years. He also volunteered with the Salvation Army Food Kitchen/Canteen and as an instructor with the “Hooked On Fishing, Not On Drugs” program.

Other than his parents, Dale was preceded in death by his two older sisters, Joyce Lawrenz Dobeck and Shirley Lawrenz Peth.

Survivors include: one daughter, Tracy Lawrenz-Lamb (Michael Cummings) of Richmond, KY; one son, Brett Lawrenz (Courtney) of Jonesville, VA; four grandchildren, Carter Lamb, Shelby Lamb, John Tucker Lamb, and Piper Lawrenz; and numerous nieces & nephews.