Loren was born on Aug. 25, 1935, in Humphrey, Neb. He graduated from Humphrey High School in 1953. On June 28, 1958, he was united in marriage to Carol Jo Marik in Howells, Neb., and later the couple moved to Omaha.

Loren began his career with Western Electric as an installer in Grand Island and North Platte. Later, he was promoted to equipment engineer with Northwestern Bell. After he retired from Northwestern Bell, he worked for several off-shoot telephone companies. His final retirement was in 2004.

Loren was active in St. Patrick's church in Gretna, Neb. His greatest joy was spending time with his grand children and great grand children.

Loren is survived by his children, Steven Lachnit, Craig (Lynette) Lachnit, Lisa (Mitch) Henry. Grand children: Jake Lachnit, Jenna Reed, Liz (Eric) Lachnit-Fields, Spencer Lachnit, Cassandra (Tyler) Schoening, Skyler Henry, and Shelby Henry and great grand children: Duke, Truman, Sedonna, Marik, and Lyle.

Loren was preceded in death by his wife Carole Jo, son Scott, parents, Cyril and Sedona (Whittler) Lachnit, his sister, Marlene Olson, brother-in-law, William Olson, and sister Karen Lachnit.

Funeral: Friday, May 26, at 11 a.m., at West Center Chapel.

Interment: Calvary with a luncheon to follow at West Center Chapel Community Room.

Heafey-Hoffmann-Dworak-Cutler West Center Chapel 7805 West Center Road Omaha, NE 68124 402-391-3900 www.heafeyheafey.com