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KJAN Radio, Atlantic, IA
RICHARD “Rich” B. LAURITSEN, 74, of Audubon (Svcs. 3/21/15)
OBITUARIES March 18th, 2015 by Ric Hanson
RICHARD “Rich” B. LAURITSEN, 74, of Audubon, died March 12th, at the Exira Care Center. A Celebration of Life service for RICH LAURITSEN will be held 11-a.m. Sat., March 21st, at the Kessler Funeral Home in Audubon.
Friends may call at the funeral home, where the family will meet with friends from 10-a.m. Saturday until the time of service.
Burial will be in the Arlington Heights Cemetery in Audubon.
RICH LAURITSEN is survived by:
His wife – Jan Lauritsen, of Audubon.
His daughter – Lori (Tony) Hilsabeck, of Slater.
His son – Paul (Donna) Lauritsen, of Waukee.
His brother – Kent “Butch” Lauritsen & wife Teresa, of Lockbourne, OH.
His sisters – Judy Hill, of Exira; Patty Lauritsen, of Kimballton; Cheryl (Jerry) Wahlert, of Exira; Sally (Roger) Williams, of Spirit Lake; Mary (Delbert) Christensen, of Audubon.
5 grandchildren, 1 great-grandson, his in-laws, other relatives & friends.
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KNOD Radio, Harlan, IA
The Celebration of Life Memorial Services for 74 year old Richard "Rich" B. Lauritsen of Audubon will be held at 11am on Saturday, March 21 at the Kessler Funeral Home in Audubon with burial in the Arlington Heights Cemetery in Audubon. Rich passed away on Thursday, March 12 at the Exira Care Center. Survivors include his wife, Jan Lauritsen of Audubon; children: Lori (Tony) Hilsabeck of Slater and Paul (Donna) Lauritsen of Waukee; 5 Grandchildren; 1 Great-Grandson; brothers and sisters: Judy Hill and Cheryl (Jerry) Wahlert all of Exira; Patty Lauritsen of Kimballton; Sally (Roger) Williams of Spirit Lake; Mary (Delbert) Christensen of Audubon; and Kent "Butch" (Teresa) Lauritsen of Lockbourne, OH; 2 sisters-in-law, Belva Crooks of Winter Park, FL and Sandi Lauritsen of Audubon; other relatives and friends. The Kessler Funeral Home in Audubon is in charge of arrangements where family will meet friends 1 hour prior to the service.
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Kessler Funeral Homes, Inc. - Audubon
515 South Division Street
Audubon, IA 50025
Richard "Rich" Bruno Lauritsen
November 13, 1940 - March 12, 2015
21 Mar Saturday
Visitation 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Service 11:00 AM
Kessler Funeral Homes, Inc. - Audubon
515 South Division Street
Audubon, IA
Cemetery Details
Location
Arlington Heights Cemetery
Audubon, Iowa
Obituary for Richard "Rich" Bruno Lauritsen
Richard “Rich” Bruno Lauritsen, the son of Bruno and Rozelle Irene (Miller) Lauritsen, was born November 13, 1940, at the Chris Winther home in Douglas Township Audubon County, Iowa and died March 12, 2015, at the Exira Care Center in Exira, Iowa at the age of 74 years, 3 months, and 29 days.
Rich was baptized and confirmed at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Audubon, Iowa. He attended the Audubon Community Schools graduating with the High School Class of 1958. During school Rich worked at the Alfalfa Mill and also set pins at the bowling alley. He moved to California where he lived for a short time then returned to Omaha, Nebraska and worked for Cornhusker Paving. After a few years he moved back to Audubon and was employed as a mechanic at Louie’s Standard gas station.
On September 9, 1962, he was united in marriage to Janice Sliester at the Methodist Church in Manilla, Iowa. Three children Lori and twins Paul and Patrick were born to this union. Rich continued working at the Standard station as a mechanic, but also maintained the car wash. He worked there for over forty years until he retired. During retirement he did several odd jobs and cleaned the local Memorial Building and the Extension Office until he had to quit due to his failing health.
Rich had been a member of Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Audubon. He was a member of the Audubon Jaycee’s and the Isaac Walton League. When he was younger he enjoyed playing slow pitch and fast pitch softball. He enjoyed all sports especially watching the St. Louis Cardinals. He took many enjoyable trips with his mother and sisters to the nearby casinos. Rich was an avid hunter and fisherman and relished the peacefulness of the outdoors. Most of all he loved being with his family especially his grandchildren and great grandson.
Rich was preceded in death by an infant son Patrick Lauritsen; his parents; his son-in-law Jeff Nelson; his brothers Jerry Lauritsen and Paul Lauritsen; his father-in-law and mother-in-law Bernard “Brownie” and wife Velma Sliester; his brothers-in-law Larry Hill, Eldon “Butch” Sliester, his niece Elizabeth Hill; and nephew Todd Nielsen.
Survivors include his wife Jan Lauritsen of Audubon, Iowa; his children Lori and husband Tony Hilsabeck of Slater, Iowa and Paul and wife Donna Lauritsen of Waukee, Iowa; his grandchildren Sarah and husband Travis Petersen of Slater, Iowa, Estee Hilsabeck of Ames, Iowa, Bailey, Morgan, and Emma Lauritsen all of Waukee, Iowa; his great grandson Brooks Petersen of Slater, Iowa; His brothers and sisters Judy Hill of Exira, Iowa, Patty Lauritsen of Kimballton, Iowa, Cheryl and husband Jerry Wahlert of Exira, Iowa, Sally and husband Roger Williams of Spirit Lake, Iowa, Mary and husband Delbert Christensen of Audubon, Iowa, and Kent (Butch) and wife Teresa Lauritsen of Lockbourne, Ohio; his sisters-in-law Belva Crooks of Winter Park, Florida and Sandi Lauritsen of Audubon, Iowa; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
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KJAN Radio, Atlantic, IA
RICHARD “Rich” B. LAURITSEN, 74, of Audubon (Svcs. 3/21/15)
OBITUARIES March 18th, 2015 by Ric Hanson
RICHARD “Rich” B. LAURITSEN, 74, of Audubon, died March 12th, at the Exira Care Center. A Celebration of Life service for RICH LAURITSEN will be held 11-a.m. Sat., March 21st, at the Kessler Funeral Home in Audubon.
Friends may call at the funeral home, where the family will meet with friends from 10-a.m. Saturday until the time of service.
Burial will be in the Arlington Heights Cemetery in Audubon.
RICH LAURITSEN is survived by:
His wife – Jan Lauritsen, of Audubon.
His daughter – Lori (Tony) Hilsabeck, of Slater.
His son – Paul (Donna) Lauritsen, of Waukee.
His brother – Kent “Butch” Lauritsen & wife Teresa, of Lockbourne, OH.
His sisters – Judy Hill, of Exira; Patty Lauritsen, of Kimballton; Cheryl (Jerry) Wahlert, of Exira; Sally (Roger) Williams, of Spirit Lake; Mary (Delbert) Christensen, of Audubon.
5 grandchildren, 1 great-grandson, his in-laws, other relatives & friends.
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KNOD Radio, Harlan, IA
The Celebration of Life Memorial Services for 74 year old Richard "Rich" B. Lauritsen of Audubon will be held at 11am on Saturday, March 21 at the Kessler Funeral Home in Audubon with burial in the Arlington Heights Cemetery in Audubon. Rich passed away on Thursday, March 12 at the Exira Care Center. Survivors include his wife, Jan Lauritsen of Audubon; children: Lori (Tony) Hilsabeck of Slater and Paul (Donna) Lauritsen of Waukee; 5 Grandchildren; 1 Great-Grandson; brothers and sisters: Judy Hill and Cheryl (Jerry) Wahlert all of Exira; Patty Lauritsen of Kimballton; Sally (Roger) Williams of Spirit Lake; Mary (Delbert) Christensen of Audubon; and Kent "Butch" (Teresa) Lauritsen of Lockbourne, OH; 2 sisters-in-law, Belva Crooks of Winter Park, FL and Sandi Lauritsen of Audubon; other relatives and friends. The Kessler Funeral Home in Audubon is in charge of arrangements where family will meet friends 1 hour prior to the service.
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Kessler Funeral Homes, Inc. - Audubon
515 South Division Street
Audubon, IA 50025
Richard "Rich" Bruno Lauritsen
November 13, 1940 - March 12, 2015
21 Mar Saturday
Visitation 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Service 11:00 AM
Kessler Funeral Homes, Inc. - Audubon
515 South Division Street
Audubon, IA
Cemetery Details
Location
Arlington Heights Cemetery
Audubon, Iowa
Obituary for Richard "Rich" Bruno Lauritsen
Richard “Rich” Bruno Lauritsen, the son of Bruno and Rozelle Irene (Miller) Lauritsen, was born November 13, 1940, at the Chris Winther home in Douglas Township Audubon County, Iowa and died March 12, 2015, at the Exira Care Center in Exira, Iowa at the age of 74 years, 3 months, and 29 days.
Rich was baptized and confirmed at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Audubon, Iowa. He attended the Audubon Community Schools graduating with the High School Class of 1958. During school Rich worked at the Alfalfa Mill and also set pins at the bowling alley. He moved to California where he lived for a short time then returned to Omaha, Nebraska and worked for Cornhusker Paving. After a few years he moved back to Audubon and was employed as a mechanic at Louie’s Standard gas station.
On September 9, 1962, he was united in marriage to Janice Sliester at the Methodist Church in Manilla, Iowa. Three children Lori and twins Paul and Patrick were born to this union. Rich continued working at the Standard station as a mechanic, but also maintained the car wash. He worked there for over forty years until he retired. During retirement he did several odd jobs and cleaned the local Memorial Building and the Extension Office until he had to quit due to his failing health.
Rich had been a member of Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Audubon. He was a member of the Audubon Jaycee’s and the Isaac Walton League. When he was younger he enjoyed playing slow pitch and fast pitch softball. He enjoyed all sports especially watching the St. Louis Cardinals. He took many enjoyable trips with his mother and sisters to the nearby casinos. Rich was an avid hunter and fisherman and relished the peacefulness of the outdoors. Most of all he loved being with his family especially his grandchildren and great grandson.
Rich was preceded in death by an infant son Patrick Lauritsen; his parents; his son-in-law Jeff Nelson; his brothers Jerry Lauritsen and Paul Lauritsen; his father-in-law and mother-in-law Bernard “Brownie” and wife Velma Sliester; his brothers-in-law Larry Hill, Eldon “Butch” Sliester, his niece Elizabeth Hill; and nephew Todd Nielsen.
Survivors include his wife Jan Lauritsen of Audubon, Iowa; his children Lori and husband Tony Hilsabeck of Slater, Iowa and Paul and wife Donna Lauritsen of Waukee, Iowa; his grandchildren Sarah and husband Travis Petersen of Slater, Iowa, Estee Hilsabeck of Ames, Iowa, Bailey, Morgan, and Emma Lauritsen all of Waukee, Iowa; his great grandson Brooks Petersen of Slater, Iowa; His brothers and sisters Judy Hill of Exira, Iowa, Patty Lauritsen of Kimballton, Iowa, Cheryl and husband Jerry Wahlert of Exira, Iowa, Sally and husband Roger Williams of Spirit Lake, Iowa, Mary and husband Delbert Christensen of Audubon, Iowa, and Kent (Butch) and wife Teresa Lauritsen of Lockbourne, Ohio; his sisters-in-law Belva Crooks of Winter Park, Florida and Sandi Lauritsen of Audubon, Iowa; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
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KJAN Radio, Atlantic, IA
RICHARD “Rich” B. LAURITSEN, 74, of Audubon (Svcs. 3/21/15)
OBITUARIES March 18th, 2015 by Ric Hanson
RICHARD “Rich” B. LAURITSEN, 74, of Audubon, died March 12th, at the Exira Care Center. A Celebration of Life service for RICH LAURITSEN will be held 11-a.m. Sat., March 21st, at the Kessler Funeral Home in Audubon.
Friends may call at the funeral home, where the family will meet with friends from 10-a.m. Saturday until the time of service.
Burial will be in the Arlington Heights Cemetery in Audubon.
RICH LAURITSEN is survived by:
His wife – Jan Lauritsen, of Audubon.
His daughter – Lori (Tony) Hilsabeck, of Slater.
His son – Paul (Donna) Lauritsen, of Waukee.
His brother – Kent “Butch” Lauritsen & wife Teresa, of Lockbourne, OH.
His sisters – Judy Hill, of Exira; Patty Lauritsen, of Kimballton; Cheryl (Jerry) Wahlert, of Exira; Sally (Roger) Williams, of Spirit Lake; Mary (Delbert) Christensen, of Audubon.
5 grandchildren, 1 great-grandson, his in-laws, other relatives & friends.
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KNOD Radio, Harlan, IA
The Celebration of Life Memorial Services for 74 year old Richard "Rich" B. Lauritsen of Audubon will be held at 11am on Saturday, March 21 at the Kessler Funeral Home in Audubon with burial in the Arlington Heights Cemetery in Audubon. Rich passed away on Thursday, March 12 at the Exira Care Center. Survivors include his wife, Jan Lauritsen of Audubon; children: Lori (Tony) Hilsabeck of Slater and Paul (Donna) Lauritsen of Waukee; 5 Grandchildren; 1 Great-Grandson; brothers and sisters: Judy Hill and Cheryl (Jerry) Wahlert all of Exira; Patty Lauritsen of Kimballton; Sally (Roger) Williams of Spirit Lake; Mary (Delbert) Christensen of Audubon; and Kent "Butch" (Teresa) Lauritsen of Lockbourne, OH; 2 sisters-in-law, Belva Crooks of Winter Park, FL and Sandi Lauritsen of Audubon; other relatives and friends. The Kessler Funeral Home in Audubon is in charge of arrangements where family will meet friends 1 hour prior to the service.
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Kessler Funeral Homes, Inc. - Audubon
515 South Division Street
Audubon, IA 50025
Richard "Rich" Bruno Lauritsen
November 13, 1940 - March 12, 2015
21 Mar Saturday
Visitation 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Service 11:00 AM
Kessler Funeral Homes, Inc. - Audubon
515 South Division Street
Audubon, IA
Cemetery Details
Location
Arlington Heights Cemetery
Audubon, Iowa
Obituary for Richard "Rich" Bruno Lauritsen
Richard “Rich” Bruno Lauritsen, the son of Bruno and Rozelle Irene (Miller) Lauritsen, was born November 13, 1940, at the Chris Winther home in Douglas Township Audubon County, Iowa and died March 12, 2015, at the Exira Care Center in Exira, Iowa at the age of 74 years, 3 months, and 29 days.
Rich was baptized and confirmed at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Audubon, Iowa. He attended the Audubon Community Schools graduating with the High School Class of 1958. During school Rich worked at the Alfalfa Mill and also set pins at the bowling alley. He moved to California where he lived for a short time then returned to Omaha, Nebraska and worked for Cornhusker Paving. After a few years he moved back to Audubon and was employed as a mechanic at Louie’s Standard gas station.
On September 9, 1962, he was united in marriage to Janice Sliester at the Methodist Church in Manilla, Iowa. Three children Lori and twins Paul and Patrick were born to this union. Rich continued working at the Standard station as a mechanic, but also maintained the car wash. He worked there for over forty years until he retired. During retirement he did several odd jobs and cleaned the local Memorial Building and the Extension Office until he had to quit due to his failing health.
Rich had been a member of Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Audubon. He was a member of the Audubon Jaycee’s and the Isaac Walton League. When he was younger he enjoyed playing slow pitch and fast pitch softball. He enjoyed all sports especially watching the St. Louis Cardinals. He took many enjoyable trips with his mother and sisters to the nearby casinos. Rich was an avid hunter and fisherman and relished the peacefulness of the outdoors. Most of all he loved being with his family especially his grandchildren and great grandson.
Rich was preceded in death by an infant son Patrick Lauritsen; his parents; his son-in-law Jeff Nelson; his brothers Jerry Lauritsen and Paul Lauritsen; his father-in-law and mother-in-law Bernard “Brownie” and wife Velma Sliester; his brothers-in-law Larry Hill, Eldon “Butch” Sliester, his niece Elizabeth Hill; and nephew Todd Nielsen.
Survivors include his wife Jan Lauritsen of Audubon, Iowa; his children Lori and husband Tony Hilsabeck of Slater, Iowa and Paul and wife Donna Lauritsen of Waukee, Iowa; his grandchildren Sarah and husband Travis Petersen of Slater, Iowa, Estee Hilsabeck of Ames, Iowa, Bailey, Morgan, and Emma Lauritsen all of Waukee, Iowa; his great grandson Brooks Petersen of Slater, Iowa; His brothers and sisters Judy Hill of Exira, Iowa, Patty Lauritsen of Kimballton, Iowa, Cheryl and husband Jerry Wahlert of Exira, Iowa, Sally and husband Roger Williams of Spirit Lake, Iowa, Mary and husband Delbert Christensen of Audubon, Iowa, and Kent (Butch) and wife Teresa Lauritsen of Lockbourne, Ohio; his sisters-in-law Belva Crooks of Winter Park, Florida and Sandi Lauritsen of Audubon, Iowa; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
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KJAN Radio, Atlantic, IA
RICHARD “Rich” B. LAURITSEN, 74, of Audubon (Svcs. 3/21/15)
OBITUARIES March 18th, 2015 by Ric Hanson
RICHARD “Rich” B. LAURITSEN, 74, of Audubon, died March 12th, at the Exira Care Center. A Celebration of Life service for RICH LAURITSEN will be held 11-a.m. Sat., March 21st, at the Kessler Funeral Home in Audubon.
Friends may call at the funeral home, where the family will meet with friends from 10-a.m. Saturday until the time of service.
Burial will be in the Arlington Heights Cemetery in Audubon.
RICH LAURITSEN is survived by:
His wife – Jan Lauritsen, of Audubon.
His daughter – Lori (Tony) Hilsabeck, of Slater.
His son – Paul (Donna) Lauritsen, of Waukee.
His brother – Kent “Butch” Lauritsen & wife Teresa, of Lockbourne, OH.
His sisters – Judy Hill, of Exira; Patty Lauritsen, of Kimballton; Cheryl (Jerry) Wahlert, of Exira; Sally (Roger) Williams, of Spirit Lake; Mary (Delbert) Christensen, of Audubon.
5 grandchildren, 1 great-grandson, his in-laws, other relatives & friends.
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KNOD Radio, Harlan, IA
The Celebration of Life Memorial Services for 74 year old Richard "Rich" B. Lauritsen of Audubon will be held at 11am on Saturday, March 21 at the Kessler Funeral Home in Audubon with burial in the Arlington Heights Cemetery in Audubon. Rich passed away on Thursday, March 12 at the Exira Care Center. Survivors include his wife, Jan Lauritsen of Audubon; children: Lori (Tony) Hilsabeck of Slater and Paul (Donna) Lauritsen of Waukee; 5 Grandchildren; 1 Great-Grandson; brothers and sisters: Judy Hill and Cheryl (Jerry) Wahlert all of Exira; Patty Lauritsen of Kimballton; Sally (Roger) Williams of Spirit Lake; Mary (Delbert) Christensen of Audubon; and Kent "Butch" (Teresa) Lauritsen of Lockbourne, OH; 2 sisters-in-law, Belva Crooks of Winter Park, FL and Sandi Lauritsen of Audubon; other relatives and friends. The Kessler Funeral Home in Audubon is in charge of arrangements where family will meet friends 1 hour prior to the service.
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Kessler Funeral Homes, Inc. - Audubon
515 South Division Street
Audubon, IA 50025
Richard "Rich" Bruno Lauritsen
November 13, 1940 - March 12, 2015
21 Mar Saturday
Visitation 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Service 11:00 AM
Kessler Funeral Homes, Inc. - Audubon
515 South Division Street
Audubon, IA
Cemetery Details
Location
Arlington Heights Cemetery
Audubon, Iowa
Obituary for Richard "Rich" Bruno Lauritsen
Richard “Rich” Bruno Lauritsen, the son of Bruno and Rozelle Irene (Miller) Lauritsen, was born November 13, 1940, at the Chris Winther home in Douglas Township Audubon County, Iowa and died March 12, 2015, at the Exira Care Center in Exira, Iowa at the age of 74 years, 3 months, and 29 days.
Rich was baptized and confirmed at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Audubon, Iowa. He attended the Audubon Community Schools graduating with the High School Class of 1958. During school Rich worked at the Alfalfa Mill and also set pins at the bowling alley. He moved to California where he lived for a short time then returned to Omaha, Nebraska and worked for Cornhusker Paving. After a few years he moved back to Audubon and was employed as a mechanic at Louie’s Standard gas station.
On September 9, 1962, he was united in marriage to Janice Sliester at the Methodist Church in Manilla, Iowa. Three children Lori and twins Paul and Patrick were born to this union. Rich continued working at the Standard station as a mechanic, but also maintained the car wash. He worked there for over forty years until he retired. During retirement he did several odd jobs and cleaned the local Memorial Building and the Extension Office until he had to quit due to his failing health.
Rich had been a member of Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Audubon. He was a member of the Audubon Jaycee’s and the Isaac Walton League. When he was younger he enjoyed playing slow pitch and fast pitch softball. He enjoyed all sports especially watching the St. Louis Cardinals. He took many enjoyable trips with his mother and sisters to the nearby casinos. Rich was an avid hunter and fisherman and relished the peacefulness of the outdoors. Most of all he loved being with his family especially his grandchildren and great grandson.
Rich was preceded in death by an infant son Patrick Lauritsen; his parents; his son-in-law Jeff Nelson; his brothers Jerry Lauritsen and Paul Lauritsen; his father-in-law and mother-in-law Bernard “Brownie” and wife Velma Sliester; his brothers-in-law Larry Hill, Eldon “Butch” Sliester, his niece Elizabeth Hill; and nephew Todd Nielsen.
Survivors include his wife Jan Lauritsen of Audubon, Iowa; his children Lori and husband Tony Hilsabeck of Slater, Iowa and Paul and wife Donna Lauritsen of Waukee, Iowa; his grandchildren Sarah and husband Travis Petersen of Slater, Iowa, Estee Hilsabeck of Ames, Iowa, Bailey, Morgan, and Emma Lauritsen all of Waukee, Iowa; his great grandson Brooks Petersen of Slater, Iowa; His brothers and sisters Judy Hill of Exira, Iowa, Patty Lauritsen of Kimballton, Iowa, Cheryl and husband Jerry Wahlert of Exira, Iowa, Sally and husband Roger Williams of Spirit Lake, Iowa, Mary and husband Delbert Christensen of Audubon, Iowa, and Kent (Butch) and wife Teresa Lauritsen of Lockbourne, Ohio; his sisters-in-law Belva Crooks of Winter Park, Florida and Sandi Lauritsen of Audubon, Iowa; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
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