Loren Dewayne Sitzes

Loren Dewayne Sitzes, age 82, of Kokomo, Indiana passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023. He was born February 14, 1941 in Glen Allen, Missouri to the late Frank and Beulah Sitzes. Beulah passed away in 1943 when Loren was only two years old. He was a 1959 graduate of Kokomo High School.

In his younger days, Loren enjoyed bowling, playing softball, and mini golf. His love of sports he passed on to his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He made sure to make it to as many of their sporting events he could.

Loren married Betty "Carol" Wilson and together they lived a beautiful life. They traveled together, their favorite destination being Israel. They played euchre and dominoes quite often as well.

He began working at the young age of 15. His first job was for Long's Grocery. He had a few other jobs in between him starting at Delco Electronics where he retired after 32 years. He was generous, always looking out for others. Loren was a Chaplain for St. Joe Hospital and loved volunteering for a good cause. He volunteered in the Indiana State Prison ministries. He was also the main organizer for the Annual Post Office Food Drive for 25 years as well as ran the Woodland Church of God Food pantry. He and Carol have been long time members of Woodland Church of God. He stayed busy whether it was for himself or others. He frequently went to garage sales and auctions as a hobby.

Loren had everything you needed, from a helping hand to a 3X5 index card (which he always carried in his pocket).

Loren is survived by his wife of 49 years Carol Sitzes; children Monica Poole (Mark) and Steve (Terri) Sitzes; step daughter Rhonda Fike (John); grandchildren Jordan Poole, Rachel Poole, David Sitzes, Stacey Taylor, Nicholas Sitzes, Macayla Ariza, Brittney Olivas, Jonathon Heath, Chris Heath, and Jennifer Heath. He also leaves behind 17 great-grandchildren.

In addition to his father and birth mother, Loren is preceded in death by the mother who raised him, Marie Sitzes; siblings Velda Mix, Evert Sitzes, David Sitzes, and Marlena Rubow.

A visitation for Loren will be held Monday, November 13, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Woodland Church of God, 3401 S. Webster Street, Kokomo, Indiana 46902, followed by a funeral service at 1:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Loren's memory may be made to Woodland Church of God - Food Pantry, 3401 S Webster St, Kokomo, IN 46902.

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