Kenneth Roger Lorenz, 83 of Valparaiso, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2026. He was born on September 19, 1942 in Hammond, Indiana, the son of Arthur and Lorraine (Bolduan) Lorenz. Ken made his career in the steel industry, retiring as a production planning manager. He found enjoyment in gardening, fishing, and working on computers. Most of all he loved spending time with his family.
On June 27, 1964, Kenneth married Donna Bruesch who survives along with their sons, Scott Lorenz of Valparaiso and Brian (Anne) Lorenz of Highland Ranch, Colorado; grandson, Dune Lorenz of Hammond; sister, Carol (Chuck) Peglow of Woodruff, Wisconsin; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Arthur Lorenz; and sister, Margaret Bartman.
Private family services will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to the American Cancer Society or the VNA Hospice of NWI.
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Grandpa Ken helped nurture my lifelong interest in computers, always willing to help me with my tech when I was younger and eagerly talk shop about it once I got old enough to actually get into the details. He had a contagious passion for it that made sitting at the kitchen table with a strong cup of coffee discussing it a real treat. I’ll really miss being able to have those and any other talks with him, as he had a way of making me feel special when he’d be curious about *my* opinion on something he was more than likely already informed about. He just enjoyed hearing your take on things, and that made me smile. It was thoughtful. I miss you already, Grandpa. Rest easy. I love you. -Dune Lorenz
