Lorenz Edgar Viebrock, 86

Friday, March 08, 2013 1:59 PM Lorenz Edgar Viebrock, 86, passed away Thursday morning, March 7, 2013 at Brookhaven Nursing Center in Carrollton, TX.  He had been living in Carrollton since March, 2012 after moving there from Sedalia to be cared for by his daughter, Betty.  He was born in rural Stover, Missouri on September 3, 1926, the eighth child of Henry and Louise Koch Viebrock, both of whom preceded him in death.  He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Agnes V. Fischer, Albert Viebrock, Josephine V. Bockelman, Elroy Viebrock, Clara V. Klein, Alma V. Holtzen, Harry Viebrock and Leon Viebrock.  On January 28, 1946, he married Geneva L. Weinberg, in Lenexa, Kansas, who preceded in him death on November 8, 2010. Lorenz lived his most of his life in the Morgan and Pettis County areas where he was an avid gardener.  He maintained a large vegetable garden and supplied many Sedalians with tomatoes, corn and green beans over the years.  He also grew many dahlias and roses at his home.

He was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church for over 40 years until moving to Texas in 2012. Survivors include his daughter, Betty L. McMullin, and her husband, Alec of Lewisville, TX; a son, Garry W. Viebrock, of Jefferson City, MO; four grandchildren: Shelley Embry and husband, Lawrence, of Dallas, TX; Brian McMullin and wife, Laetatia, of The Woodlands, TX, and Kaitlin and Lindsey Viebrock, of Jefferson City, MO.  He is also survived by six great-children: Caroline and Cullen Embry, of Dallas, TX, and Alexandra, Olivia, Eliza and Lillie McMullin, of The Woodlands, TX.    Visitation will be held on Monday, March 11, at 9:00 a.m at Our Savior Lutheran Church with funeral services to follow at 10:00 a.m. with the Rev. Chris Kellogg officiating.  Burial will be in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in Cole Camp. In lieu of flowers, memorials contributions are suggested to the Radio Ministry of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Sedalia.