1958-08-17
Chicago Tribune (IL)
Gen. Anton Lorenzen, 82, Dies of Cancer in Miami
Brig. Gen. Anton Lorenzen [ret.], 82, Chicago and Miami business man, died of cancer Saturday in Miami, where he had moved 13 years ago.
He was the founder and president of Lorenzen & Thompson Inc., Chicago, newspaper representatives, and was associated with the advertising firm of Lord & Thomas, Inc.
His military career began in 1892 when he enlisted as a private in the Illinois national guard. He was promoted to corporal in 1894, sergeant in 1897, first lieutenant in 1900, and captain in 1902.
Served in Cuba
He served in the Spanish-American war and saw foreign service in Cuba. His military rank continued to rise until 1931 when he retired with the rank of brigadier general. He returned to duty for intelligence work in World War II.
The general served several times as Presidential envoy to Cuba for President Roosevelt. He was a member of the Chicago Crime Commission and was international chancellor of Notre Dame of Canada.
In addition to his newspaper and advertising connections, Lorenzen was president of the Life Insurance Company of Florida; a member of the board of New Kelor Mines, Ltd., Toronto, Canada, and director of International Detrola corporation, New York.
In 1945, he married Mrs. John Leslie Grant. He ordered a wedding cake 8 1/2 feet high, 250 pounds of which was displayed in the Blackstone hotel ballroom.
On Fair Commission
The general served as vice chairman of the Illinois Fair commission. In 1931 he was among the sponsors of a brief campaign for Dr. Herman N. Bundesen for mayor. He was a member of the city zoning board of appeals.
He is survived by his widow and a sister, Mrs. Sophie Hartmen of San Antonio, Tex. A military funeral will be held Monday in Miami. Burial will be in the National cemetery, Arlington, Va.
Chicago Tribune (IL)
Gen. Anton Lorenzen, 82, Dies of Cancer in Miami
Brig. Gen. Anton Lorenzen [ret.], 82, Chicago and Miami business man, died of cancer Saturday in Miami, where he had moved 13 years ago.
He was the founder and president of Lorenzen & Thompson Inc., Chicago, newspaper representatives, and was associated with the advertising firm of Lord & Thomas, Inc.
His military career began in 1892 when he enlisted as a private in the Illinois national guard. He was promoted to corporal in 1894, sergeant in 1897, first lieutenant in 1900, and captain in 1902.
Served in Cuba
He served in the Spanish-American war and saw foreign service in Cuba. His military rank continued to rise until 1931 when he retired with the rank of brigadier general. He returned to duty for intelligence work in World War II.
The general served several times as Presidential envoy to Cuba for President Roosevelt. He was a member of the Chicago Crime Commission and was international chancellor of Notre Dame of Canada.
In addition to his newspaper and advertising connections, Lorenzen was president of the Life Insurance Company of Florida; a member of the board of New Kelor Mines, Ltd., Toronto, Canada, and director of International Detrola corporation, New York.
In 1945, he married Mrs. John Leslie Grant. He ordered a wedding cake 8 1/2 feet high, 250 pounds of which was displayed in the Blackstone hotel ballroom.
On Fair Commission
The general served as vice chairman of the Illinois Fair commission. In 1931 he was among the sponsors of a brief campaign for Dr. Herman N. Bundesen for mayor. He was a member of the city zoning board of appeals.
He is survived by his widow and a sister, Mrs. Sophie Hartmen of San Antonio, Tex. A military funeral will be held Monday in Miami. Burial will be in the National cemetery, Arlington, Va.
1958-08-17
Chicago Tribune (IL)
Gen. Anton Lorenzen, 82, Dies of Cancer in Miami
Brig. Gen. Anton Lorenzen [ret.], 82, Chicago and Miami business man, died of cancer Saturday in Miami, where he had moved 13 years ago.
He was the founder and president of Lorenzen & Thompson Inc., Chicago, newspaper representatives, and was associated with the advertising firm of Lord & Thomas, Inc.
His military career began in 1892 when he enlisted as a private in the Illinois national guard. He was promoted to corporal in 1894, sergeant in 1897, first lieutenant in 1900, and captain in 1902.
Served in Cuba
He served in the Spanish-American war and saw foreign service in Cuba. His military rank continued to rise until 1931 when he retired with the rank of brigadier general. He returned to duty for intelligence work in World War II.
The general served several times as Presidential envoy to Cuba for President Roosevelt. He was a member of the Chicago Crime Commission and was international chancellor of Notre Dame of Canada.
In addition to his newspaper and advertising connections, Lorenzen was president of the Life Insurance Company of Florida; a member of the board of New Kelor Mines, Ltd., Toronto, Canada, and director of International Detrola corporation, New York.
In 1945, he married Mrs. John Leslie Grant. He ordered a wedding cake 8 1/2 feet high, 250 pounds of which was displayed in the Blackstone hotel ballroom.
On Fair Commission
The general served as vice chairman of the Illinois Fair commission. In 1931 he was among the sponsors of a brief campaign for Dr. Herman N. Bundesen for mayor. He was a member of the city zoning board of appeals.
He is survived by his widow and a sister, Mrs. Sophie Hartmen of San Antonio, Tex. A military funeral will be held Monday in Miami. Burial will be in the National cemetery, Arlington, Va.
Chicago Tribune (IL)
Gen. Anton Lorenzen, 82, Dies of Cancer in Miami
Brig. Gen. Anton Lorenzen [ret.], 82, Chicago and Miami business man, died of cancer Saturday in Miami, where he had moved 13 years ago.
He was the founder and president of Lorenzen & Thompson Inc., Chicago, newspaper representatives, and was associated with the advertising firm of Lord & Thomas, Inc.
His military career began in 1892 when he enlisted as a private in the Illinois national guard. He was promoted to corporal in 1894, sergeant in 1897, first lieutenant in 1900, and captain in 1902.
Served in Cuba
He served in the Spanish-American war and saw foreign service in Cuba. His military rank continued to rise until 1931 when he retired with the rank of brigadier general. He returned to duty for intelligence work in World War II.
The general served several times as Presidential envoy to Cuba for President Roosevelt. He was a member of the Chicago Crime Commission and was international chancellor of Notre Dame of Canada.
In addition to his newspaper and advertising connections, Lorenzen was president of the Life Insurance Company of Florida; a member of the board of New Kelor Mines, Ltd., Toronto, Canada, and director of International Detrola corporation, New York.
In 1945, he married Mrs. John Leslie Grant. He ordered a wedding cake 8 1/2 feet high, 250 pounds of which was displayed in the Blackstone hotel ballroom.
On Fair Commission
The general served as vice chairman of the Illinois Fair commission. In 1931 he was among the sponsors of a brief campaign for Dr. Herman N. Bundesen for mayor. He was a member of the city zoning board of appeals.
He is survived by his widow and a sister, Mrs. Sophie Hartmen of San Antonio, Tex. A military funeral will be held Monday in Miami. Burial will be in the National cemetery, Arlington, Va.
Gravesite Details
US ARMY, Date interred: 8/26/1958
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