Kenneth Ray Loren, Jr.

LEXINGTON-Mr. Kenneth Ray Loren, Jr., 57, of Lexington, NC passed away May 1, 2021 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC. Ken was born August 28, 1963 in Dover, NJ. He was employed by Gildan as an Industrial Mechanic. Ken was a decorated cross country runner in high school and proudly served his country as a U.S. Army soldier in Germany during the Cold War. In his recreational time, Ken loved riding his motorcycle and was a member of the Freedom Cruisers Riding Club, Chapter 143. He also loved fishing, target shooting, and had quite a collection of daggers. Ken and his wife, Monika, are of the Pagan belief. Ken was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Ray Loren, and daughter, Melissa Loren. Left to cherish his memories are his wife of 21 years, Monika Loren-Troitzsch of Lexington/Germany; mother Clara Malson Loren of Lexington; sons, Michael Loren, Teddy-Robin Troitzsch (Tanja), and Kevin Troitzsch, all of Germany; Godson Kevin Loren, Jr. (Sarah) of Welcome; a brother, and three sisters. He is also survived by his "four-legged kids," dogs Odin and Hera, seven grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.