Reta Helen Pletcher Lorenz was born on July 9, 1919 in Goshen, Ind. to Mertie Shank Pletcher and Calvin Pletcher and passed away Dec. 31, 2015.
Reta grew up on the family farm, learning much over the years about gardening, sewing, cooking and farming. As a teenager, Reta made the decision to give her life to God and to join the Dunkard Brethren Church. Her trust and faith in God was a guiding force to the rest of her life.
On Nov. 28, 1937, Reta married Paul Lorenz. Reta and Paul lived for many years in Goshen, Ind. From there, they moved their family to Dallas Center, Iowa. They also made...
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