Lohrentz, Abraham Martens (1885-1962)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1962 Jun 14 p. 3

Birth date: 1885

text of obituary:

Physician, Former Missionary to China Dies at McPherson

McPherson, Kan. — Dr. A. M. Lohrentz, 76, well-known retired physician and surgeon here, died Sunday, June 10, at the McPherson Hospital. He had been in failing health for several years but his death was unexpected.

Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at the Hebron Mennonite Church near Buhler. Rev. P. A. Wedel, Inman, and Dr. E. G. Kaufman, Newton, officiated.

A native of the Moundridge community, Dr. Lohrentz attended Bethel Academy and College at Newton, and received his medical training at the University of Kansas and Washington University, St. Louis. In 1921 he was married to Marie S. Wollman at Freeman, S. D. and they served as missionaries in China from 1921 to 1927.

Upon his return from China Dr. Lohrentz took specialized training at the University of Minnesota, and in 1929 began practice here as an eye, ear, nose and throat specialist.

Dr. Lohrentz had served terms as McPherson County coroner and McPherson City health officer, and formerly was a member of the Bethel College Board of Directors. He also engaged in medical work in Paraguay under the Mennonite Central Committee in 1945.

Surviving in addition to his widow are two sons, Walter W. of Wichita and Harold C. of Kansas City, Mo.; one daughter, Mrs. Lois H. Enns of Shawnee Mission, Kan.; four sisters and two brothers.

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