Lawrence Loesche, 100, of Mesa, AZ passed away on May 6, 2016. Born in Petersburg Iowa, July 13, 1915 to Henry and Mary Thole Loesche. Married Maxine (Schaack) Loesche at St Marys Catholic church, Waterloo Iowa. Employed at John Deere 31 ½ years, retiring August 1977, member of UAW union, 3rd degree member of the Knights of Columbus. Moved to Arizona in 2001. Survived by daughter Arlene (Vince) Branick of Dayton Ohio, two sons Richard (Sue) Loesche and John (Kit) Loesche both of Arizona. Five grandchildren, three great grandchildren, one sister Delores Lammers or Dyersville IA and one brother Sylvester(Alma) Loesche of Dyersville IA. Preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and one brother. Mass of the Resurrection will be held on Wednesday, May 11 at St George Catholic church in Apache Junction, AZ at 10 am. Visitation will be held at 9 am and Rosary at 9:30 am. Condolences may be left at www.melchermission.com.
