Joshua James Lorenz

Joshua J. Lorenz, age 31, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on February 18, 2024, after a life-long battle with Diamond-Blackfan Anemia, a rare red blood cell anemia. He was born on November 28, 1992, son of Greg Lorenz and Lisa Lorenz. He graduated from Seymour High School with the class of 2012.

Josh loved his video games. They allowed him to meet friends from all over the world. He was also an animal lover, especially his beloved dogs and cats. Josh always had a mind for figuring things out and building projects. He was low-key, mellow and soft-spoken, but an extremely kind soul. He enjoyed spending time with family on the water and having a good time with friends. He was also a member of Seventh-day Adventist Church and a believer in Christ. Josh will be missed dearly by all who knew him.

Josh is survived by his father, Greg Lorenz; mother, Lisa Lorenz; brother, Tyler (Courtney) Lorenz; paternal grandparents, Dennis and Sally Lorenz; girlfriend, Lily Lopez; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.

Josh was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Kenneth and Alice Lorenz.

A visitation will be held on Monday, February 26, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Verkuilen-Van Deurzen Family Funeral Home Freedom Location, N3972 Columbia Ave. Visitation will continue Tuesday morning at Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1414 Shawano Ave., Green Bay, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service at 11:00 a.m. Burial will take place at the South Cicero Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a memorial is being established. For online condolences, please visit www.verkuilenfh.com.

Josh’s family would like to express a special thank you to a few doctors over his lifetime of treatments. To Dr. Stuart Adair and hematology staff for all of your care before retirement, to Dr. Jon Brandt and hematology staff for your care before Josh graduated out of Pediatric Hematology, and most recently Dr. Anthony Jaslowski and hematology staff. And another thank you to the staff at Froedtert Medical Center, especially the bone marrow transplant team and the ICU for your care and compassion these last few weeks.