Obituary of Lorenz Dettlinger

Lorenz Dettlinger, passed away February 11, 2023. He was born in Tovarnik, Yugoslavia to Lovro and Anna (Hotolić) on July 25, 1934. Lorenz obtained his Master Butcher papers in 1959, in Germany and moved to Canada in 1967. Lorenz worked for local meat packers before opening Vienna Meats at the downtown Windsor market. He then had a meat processing shop and catering business at Vienna Sausage on County Rd. 42. He was a regular at Pelee Island Winery, catering for the Austrian club and the German Businessman Association, with his wife Eva. He was a mentor to many and his staff were like family. He finished his career working at Bradt’s Butcher Block in Leamington. Lorenz was a long time member of St. Michael’s Catholic church, The German Canadian Businessmen Association, and the Teutonia Club (Board of Directors). He was a key figure as President of Teutonia Soccer Club and could be seen at every game, cheering the team on. Lorenz would never pass up the opportunity to play a round or more of cards and dominoes. He loved when company came to share his lifetime of stories and general wisdom. “You can do three times what you think you can” and "don't just do things right, do the right things right” were two of his favourites. Lorenz is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Eva, their children, Sabine (Gus) Metroupolos, Barbara, Robert (Brenda), grandchildren, Lorelei (Mel), Danielle (Matt) Pearce, Aaron (Brooke), and Sarah. Brother Mathäus (Rita), niece Christina, nephew Bastian (Pamela), and great-nephew Bruno. In lieu of flowers, consider a donation to the Downtown Mission of Windsor. Tribute Name: Lorenz Dettlinger Lorenz’s Celebration of Life is Saturday, February 18, 2023 - Fogolar Furlan, Windsor, ON 1-4 p.m. As Per Lorenz’s request, cremation has taken place. Arrangements entrusted to SIMPLE CHOICE (Wyandotte), 519-254-2585. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.simplechoicecremation.ca.