Donald Wayne Lorenz

Donald Wayne Lorenz Donald Wayne Lorenz, 93, died April 3, 2016 in his home in Irving. Donald was born on January 23, 1923 in Winner, South Dakota, the son of William Lorenz and Amelia Wagner Lorenz. He graduated from Kingfisher High School in Oklahoma. In 1943, he joined the US Navy, serving as a machinist. He graduated from Southern Methodist University in 1954. In 1956 he married Ina Carolyn Morehead in Dallas County and they moved to Irving in 1957. They are members of St. Marks Church in Irving. Donald had a natural aptitude for all things mechanical. He retired as a mechanical engineer and spec writer after 40-year career, but never retired from projects, which included a carpentry and electrical at the church as well as for home and extended family. He had lively interests in recording, photography and Volkswagens. He loved music and played the guitar. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother Wilbur Lorenz; and nephews John Lorenz and George Chatham. He is survived by his wife; three children: Leslie and husband Dale Gibson, Marion and husband Roy Wadsworth, and Alex Lorenz; grandchildren Celeste Gibson, Ellen Wadsworth and husband Robert McCullough, Charles, John, Paul, Michael and Annie Wadsworth; nephew Geoffrey Chatham; nieces Christina Chatham Cross and Carolyn Bridges Parrish and husband Doug; and Susan Stahl Crumpton and husband Brent. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, April 11, at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Irving, under the direction of Rolling Oaks Funeral Home.