Obituary of Rev. Albert Alvin Lorch

LORCH, Rev. Albert “Ab”

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, at St. Mary’s General Hospital, Kitchener on Monday, November 12, 2018, at the age of 93 years.

Loving husband of the late Ruth Lorch (nee Klinck). Loved Dad to Brian (Rhonda), Sue McDermott (Bud) and Nancy Robson (Craig). Dear Grandpa to Andrew, Ryan, Matt, Kate, Kelsey, Meaghan, and Kevin.  Great-Grandpa to Ben, Adam and Jake. Predeceased by his daughter-in-law Lois.

Born and raised in Elmira, the oldest of five, he outlived all of his siblings.  Ordained in 1951, Ab served as a parish pastor in Petawawa, Chesley, Toronto, Sault Ste Marie and Kitchener. Called in 1980 to serve as Assistant to the Bishop of the Eastern Synod, ELCIC until his retirement in 1990. Always giving of his time, his ministry continued until his death.

His interests were vast and varied. He loved life and people. Curling, carpentry, parenting, rollercoaster riding, sandcastle building and travel all made him who he was, a true jack of all trades. A caring and loving husband, dad, colleague, friend - he touched many lives in a special way.

Friends are invited to share their memories of Ab with his family during visitation at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo on Thursday, November 15, 2018 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.  The memorial service will be held at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 317 Franklin St. N., Kitchener on Friday, November 16, 2018 at 11 a.m., with Bishop Michael Pryse officiating.  A private family interment will be held at Woodland Cemetery, Kitchener.

Condolences for the family and donations to Canadian Lutheran World Relief or St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation may be arranged through the funeral home at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.