Peggy (Geotz) Lorenson Obit

PEGGY (GEOTZ) LORENSON, 85, of Crosby, passed away with family by her side on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, at Riverwood Healthcare Center in Aitkin. She was born April 23, 1939 in Emily, the daughter of LeRoy and Juanita (Foote) Wiener. After high school, shw dedicated her life to being a homemaker and raising children. In addition to her own children, she spent 47 years as a foster parent during which time she cared for countless others. She enjoyed baking and cooking. She also liked to work with ceramics, especially porcelain dolls, as well as flower gardening. She will be forever missed by her children, Donald (Christy) Smith of Deerwood, William (Erica) Smith of Crosby, Arne Smith of Crosby, Karen Hoheisel of New London, WI and Abby (Mike Schmitt) Geotz, of Ironton; son-in-law, Richard Ewsichek of Cleveland, OH; step-daughters, Bambi (Martin) Copeland of Sandord, FL, Laurie (Jim) Odden of Maple Lake, and Robbie (Luke) Oleltenhruns of Hutchison; many, many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild; sisters, Donna Martz of Emily and Evyone (Ernie) Ruschmier of Aitkin; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family members. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Charles Geotz; second husband, Arnold Lorenson; daughters, Sherrie Ewsichek and Renee Kostohyyz; and siblings Shirley Anderson, Bill Wiener and Karen Strum. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, Jan. 3 at Emily Wesleyan Church. Service will begin at 11 a.m. with a luncheon to follow.