Andrew V. Lorence

Andrew V. "Andy" Lorence of Newburg, Maryland, died on Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home in Charlotte Hall, MD. He was 99 years old. Born on March 30, 1915 in Newburg, Maryland, he was the son of the late Mary Shymansky Lorence and the late Antonia Lorence. Andy Lorence served in the U. S. Army during World War II. While in the Army, Andy was with the 11th Armored Division, 41st Tank Battalion, as a Tank Driver during the Battle of the Bulge. It was during that battle when Andy was wounded and lost both his legs. He was the recipient of several decorations and medals including the Purple Heart, the European-African-Middle Eastern Service Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, the World War II Victory Medal and the American Campaign Medal. He was Honorably Discharged in 1945 at the rank of Private First Class. After the war, Andy return to the family farm and continued working the farm. He was known for his prized vegetables and flower gardens. He also enjoyed showing children the farm and taking them on tractor rides around the farm. Andy was a charter and life member of the VFW Post 10081 in Bel Alton, MD, a life member of the DAV in Waldorf, MD and a member of the Fourth and Fifth District Democrat Club. In addition to his parents, Andy was preceded in death by his wife Helen L. Lorence and 13 of his siblings. He is survived by his wife Barbara L. Lorence; his devoted children Elizabeth (Beth) Dent and her husband Henry Dent Jr., Charles Link and his wife Judy Link, Thomas Link and Joseph Link; his brother Bernard Lorence; his 14 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren; he is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation on Thursday, January 15, 2015 from 5PM to 8PM with Prayers at 7PM at the Raymond Funeral Service, P.A., 5635 Washington Avenue La Plata, MD 20646. Mass will be offered on Friday, January 16, 2015 beginning at 11AM at the Holy Ghost Catholic Church, 15848 Rock Point Road Newburg, MD 20664. Interment to follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers are Bernard Lorence Jr., Larry Lorence, Melvin Lorence, Henry Dent Jr., J C Link, and Christopher Link. Honorary Pallbearers are the members of the VFW. Memorial contributions may be made to the Maryland Veterans Memorial Museum, 11000 Crain Highway Newburg, MD 20664 or to the Newburg Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, Inc. P. O. Box 9 Newburg, MD 20664 Online condolences may be made at raymondfuneralservice.com.

Andrew V. Lorence

March 30, 1915 - January 7, 2015