Date of Birth July 23, 1939
Date of Death November 10, 2009

Memorial services for Lawrence J. Weitzel, 70, formerly of Portland, Oregon, will be held Saturday, November 14, 2009 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at his daughter’s house, 209 N. Main Street, Caldwell, KS.

Lawrence departed this life November 10, 2009 at the Sumner County District #1 Hospital in Caldwell, Kansas. He was born July 23, 1939 in Portland, Oregon and served in the United States Army, 218th Artillery unit. He then worked for Zenith in Los Angeles, California as a machinist. He moved to Caldwell in 1992 where he enjoyed his retirement.

He was preceded in death by his father, John, mother, Elizabeth and two brothers, Bob & Mickey.

Survivors include his good friend and former wife, Patricia Harbison; daughters: Brenda Gomez of Hemit, CA, Cindy Frenette of Caldwell, KS, Tracy Smith of Orange, CA; sons: Danny Weitzel of Emporia, KS and Michael Harbison of Caldwell. Sons-in-law, Jamie Gomez, Tim Frenette and Randy Smith; grandchildren Bryan, Amanda, Timothy, Kelie, Christopher, Conner, Kylie, Caleb, Damieon, Tony, Cy and Jacob; nieces, nephews and in-laws in Caldwell, KS and Oregon and dear friends Darrell & Roberta Clark and family.

Memorials may be given in Lawrence’s name to the American Cancer Society or to the American Legion.