Lawrence Sherman Lodewick

LTC, U.S. Army (Ret.) 1928-2018

Lawrence S. (Larry) Lodewick died February 11th following a brief but valiant battle with pancreatic cancer. He was surrounded by family at home in Alexandria, Virginia.

Larry attended the University of Kentucky prior to entering West Point in 1946. Upon graduation in 1950, he married childhood sweetheart Betty Wray Adams. During his 22 years of service, Larry was twice stationed in Germany, led Soldiers as a tank company commander in the 82nd Airborne Division and saw combat in Vietnam.

LTC Lodewick earned Masters Degrees from the University of Michigan (MSE) and George Washington University (MSA). As a Registered Professional Engineer, he was extremely proud of his work on the lunar rover, where his name remains etched in gold on the moon’s surface. His military awards and decorations include the Bronze Star, WWII Victory Medal, Army Ranger tab and the Senior Parachutist badge. Larry was a brother of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity, a Benefactor Member of the NRA and active in the 82nd Airborne Division Association.

In 1987 he founded TLC Enterprises. The Lodewick Company brought Larry and his grandsons many years of happiness restoring antique firearms, travelling across Virginia and meeting many valued friends along the way.

Survivors include his wife of 68 years Betty Wray, daughter Valerie Lloyd (husband Bobby), two grandsons; Major Robert

Lodewick (USMA 04) and Robert Lloyd, Jr. (Va. Tech 10) and great-grandchildren Mackenzie and Thomas.

Visitation is at Demaine Funeral Home, Alexandria, on Thursday Feb. 15th from 2-4pm and 6-8pm. Burial with full military honors will occur at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Disabled American Veterans or St. Jude’s.