James C. Lorence, Sr., 89

James C. Lorence, Sr., 89, of Montgomery, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020 at The Lutheran Home in Belle Plaine. Visitation will be held on Monday, December 28 from 9 to 10 a.m. at Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Montgomery with Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. with Father Tom Niehaus officiating.

Military Honors will be provided by the Montgomery Area Honor Guard. Interment will be in St. John Catholic Cemetery.

Jim was born on January 6, 1931, in Montgomery. He served in the US Army in 1950 during the Korean War and was honorably discharged in 1952.

Jim worked for Munsingwear, where he met his wife, Tillie (Kopet) and they were united in marriage in 1953. He worked road construction for many years and retired from PCI Construction in 1993.

Jim enjoyed trapping, hunting, fishing, and reminiscing about the old days.

Jim is survived by his children, Marilyn Schwartz of St. Cloud and James Lorence and fiancé, Jodi Witt of Montgomery; and grandchildren.

Jim is preceded in death by his wife, Tillie; and son-in-law, Gary Schwartz.

Arrangements are with the Schoenbauer Funeral Home in Montgomery. 507-357-6116. On-line condolences may be left at www.schoenbauerfuneralhome.com