Lorenz F Doring

November 10, 1923 - August 13, 2014

Lorenz F. Doring, 90 of Glen Ridge, passed away on August 13, 2014. He is survived by his son Mark and wife Donna, grandchildren, family and friends. Lorenz is predeceased by his beloved wife Yvonne and son James. Lorenz graduated Henry Snyder High School in Jersey City. He attended Newark College of Engineering receiving Certificate in Electrical Engineering Technology. Lorenz proudly served in United States Army 1943-1946 and was honorably discharged. He was a Radio Operator, Technician fifth grade, in the 658th Amphibious Tractor Battalion stationed in the Phillipines. Lorenz received American Service Medal, Asiatic Pacific Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, World War II Victory Medal. Trained as an electrical draftsman, he worked for Vector Engineering and Devenco, Inc. in Morristown, Consultants and Designers in NYC, Design Service Inc. in NYC, Precision Industrial Design in Newark. The joy of his life was the many years he spent as a Crossing Guard at Forest Ave School in Glen Ridge. He also was an active member of the First Lutheran Church in Montclair where he sang in the choir, and acted as sextant for several years. Lorenz also enjoyed tending to his garden, and eating his hand grown tomatoes. Visitation will be on Monday, August 18, 2014, 4:00 PM-8:00 PM (funeral prayer service at 7:00PM)at Van Tassel Funeral Home, 337 Belleville Ave, Bloomfield, NJ. Funeral Service, Tuesday August 19 at 10:00 AM, First Lutheran Church of Montclair, 153 Park St. Montclair, NJ followed by interment at Mt. Hebron Cemetery in Montclair, NJ. In lieu of flowers donation to Smiles for Margaret, First Hope Bank, 41 Rt 46, Hackettstown, NJ 07840 would be appreciated