Lawrence DeLane Hollenbeck, age 80, of Ithaca, passed away Monday, September 23, 2019, at Mid Michigan Hospital in Alma.
L.D. was born April 19, 1939 in Porter Township, Breckenridge, the son of LeuVerne and Wesley Hollenbeck. He attended Michigan Lutheran Seminary, graduating in 1958, and went on to Dr. Martin Luther College and Mankato State University in Minnesota and Western Michigan. He married Verna Mischke on August 4, 1963. He served in the Army from 1962 to 1965, and taught school in Ashley, Fulton, and for the State of Michigan, retiring in 1999.
L.D. was active politically and a member of the Lion’s Club. After retirement he enjoyed attending his grandchildren’s events and donating his time and talents to Builders for Christ projects. He was a member of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Alma.
L.D. is survived by his wife of 56 years, Verna; his two daughters, Heather (Larry) Pung of Ithaca and Janeen (Steve) Whitmer of Midland; his four grandchildren, Megan, Kayla, Addison, and Logan; and his sister, Elizabeth (Robert) Muringer of Kawkawlin. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services for L.D. will be 11 a.m. Friday, September 27, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Alma, with Reverend John Eich officiating. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26 at the church and on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Memorial contributions may be made to Michigan Lutheran Seminary, 2777 Hardin St., Saginaw, MI 48602.
The family is being served by the Barden Funeral Home in Ithaca. Condolences may be left for the family online at www.bardenfuneralhome.com.