Lorence R. Blase, of North Platte, passed away July 20, 2021, at Great
Plains Health at the age of 89.
Lorence was born to William and Lydia Blase on March 5, 1932, in
Hordville where he grew up. After attending Immanuel Lutheran School
for 8 years, Lorence went to Hordville High School where he graduated in
1950.
Lorence joined the U.S. Army in 1952 and served until his honorable
discharge in '54. He returned home and went to work in agriculture
doing farm fuel delivery and corn seed sales for Dekalb. After a few
years, Lorence began his career in investments when he went to work for
I.D.S. Financial Services in the Hampton area. He transferred to North
Platte in 1971 with I.D.S. , which later became American Express
Financial Advisors, and eventually retired in 1997.
On June 15, 1956, Lorence was united in marriage to Marjorie Bamesberger
at Polk. The couple was blessed with two sons, Douglas and Grady, and
56 years of marriage.
Lorence was a devoted husband and father. He and Marge enjoyed their
retirement years traveling to Arizona during the winters. He was a
faithful, Christian man and longtime member of Our Redeemer Lutheran
Church. He served on various church boards and was a member of the
American Legion and Optimist Club.
Lorence was quite a character; he enjoyed people and making them laugh,
and looked forward to having coffee at Arby's and visiting with the guys.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Marge, and their son, Douglas; his
parents, William and Lydia Blase; sister, Anna Driewer; and brothers,
Herbert, Ervin and Carl Blase.
Lorence is survived by his son, Grady Blase, of Lincoln; brother,
Clarence Blase, of Hordville; as well as many nieces, nephews and other
family.
Cremation was chosen. Memorial service will be 11 a.m. on Saturday,
July 24, 2021, at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. A family inurnment
with military honors will be in Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens. The
memorial book may be signed online at odeanchapel.com or from 10 a.m. to
6 p.m. Friday at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore, which is in
charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials are to LCMS World
Mission, Lutheran Hour Ministries, Our Redeemer Lutheran Church or the
donor's choice.