Obituary of Pastor Franklin A. Lorenz

CUYAHOGA FALLS- Franklin A. Lorenz, 85, died June 1, 2011. Born in Warren, OH, he was a resident of Cuyahoga Falls since 1958 and a US Navy veteran of World War II. Along with his wife Eileen, Pastor Lorenz founded Northampton Baptist Church (now Northampton Bible Church) in 1956, and oversaw four building projects during his 47 year leadership. He retired in 2003. Pastor Lorenz also served as past president of the Conservative Baptist Association of Ohio. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Eileen; daughter Linda (Dale) Hawley of Beavercreek, OH; son Franklin L. (Cindy) of Akron; grandchildren Jonathan (Erianne) and Matthew (April) Hawley, Tyler Lorenz and great-grandchildren Titus, Alexandra, Nicholas and Ella Rose. Friends are invited to Redmon Funeral Home for visitation Friday 5:30 to 8 PM. Mr. John DeMund will conduct service Saturday 10:30 AM at Northampton Bible Church, 333 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls 44223. Entombment Northlawn Memorial Gardens with military honors provided by the US Navy. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Missions Fund at the church.  Pastor Lorenz's video tribute may be seen here.