Larry Dean Lorensen

Larry Dean Lorensen, 83, of Newcastle, NE, passed away Monday, November 10, 2025.

A Memorial Service honoring Larry’s life will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at Mohr Funeral Home in Ponca, NE. Visitation with refreshments will be hour prior at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Newcastle City Cemetery.

Larry was born January 19, 1942, in Ponca, NE, the son of Elmer and Marie (Carlson) Lorensen. He graduated from Newcastle High School in 1960. Larry married Diane Bokemper on April 2, 1967, in Jackson, NE. He enlisted in the United States Army Reserve in May of 1968 and served in Vietnam. Larry was honorably discharged in December of 1969.

After returning from the War, Larry worked for the Willis Company for 20 years and owned and operated the Willis Gas Station. He enjoyed gardening, planting flowers, and landscaping and spent a lot of time outdoors working in his yard.

Survivors include his brother Phil Lorensen of Newcastle, NE; daughter Lorraine Quinn; and son Thomas (Dawn) Quinn.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents, wife Diane, and two brothers: Cory and Steve.

In Lieu of Flowers, Memorial Donations may be given to the Newcastle City Cemetery.