A man of good morals, strong values, and a quick wit, Loren will be remembered for his generous spirit and his willingness to help others whenever he could. Most recently, and for many years, he was a charter bus driver for the Elk River, Minnesota, school district. He was a skilled craftsman who even designed the family home where he spent his final days. He moved to Minnesota to attend college, where he met the love of his life, Barbara Jackson. Loren was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara; and his daughter Nancy Erstad.