Jonathan David Lorenz "Jon"

Devoted Family Man, Loyal Friend and Gentle Giant with a Heart of Gold

Following a mighty, and courageous battle against terrible odds, Jonathan David Lorenz was taken too soon by fast and furious cancer.

Family, friends and co-workers are heart broken by the sudden loss of this incredibly kind, loyal, caring, ethical and dependable man.

Jon was born on Oahu in Honolulu, Hawaii. He loved his Hawaiian life and described that he was dragged, “kicking and screaming” when the family moved from Hawaii to Georgia when he was 15.

It didn’t take long for Jon’s kind and gentle spirit to attract life-long friends. He attended Duluth High School where he was very active in the school choir, toured with them in Europe and performed for the Austrian Royal Family. He graduated from Phoenix High School, attended Georgia Perimeter College and completed numerous IT (Information Technology) certifications before beginning his successful career, most recently working for Fiserv.

Jon fondly reminisced about his life in Hawaii with anyone who would listen. He loved its natural beauty, particularly Diamond Head (a volcanic cone on the Hawaiian island of Oahu). As he was passing, he whispered stories about Diamond Head and regretted not taking his daughter Ruby to see it. Jon especially loved Hawaiian food. Kahlua Pig, Mauna Pua, Hawaiian Barbeque and anything “SPAM” were among his favorites. He liked to cook and even shared SPAM recipes like SPAM Musubi with the hospital nutritionist and hospice staff during his last days.

Jon loved trains, problem solving and building anything. He especially enjoyed building detailed models with Legos as well as projects with his daughter, Ruby. It was not unusual to find the living room filled with excited children watching Jon run his magnificent train set.

He was very intelligent and technically minded, often describing himself as a “Geek”. His family learned to avoid technical questions unless they had plenty of time to listen. A dear friend described Jon as a brilliant “Technocrat”.

Jon is survived by his loving wife, Rachael Sillay Lorenz, precious daughter, Ruby Katherine Lorenz, his very large extended family, and many friends who will never forget him.

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