Robert Allen Lauritzen, 71, of Storrs, husband of Dorothy (Pottenger) Lauritzen, died Monday October 20, 2003 at the Veteran's Hospital in West Haven. He was born March 29, 1932 in Manchester. Mr. Lauritzen spent 21 years in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of Korea and Vietnam. In addition to his wife he is survived by 2 daughters, Jane Sjoblom and Teresa Ouellette, both of West Fargo, ND, a son, Bill Lauritzen of Storrs and 5 grandchildren. He was predeceased by his mother, Dorothy Pacak and his step parents, May and Lou Pacak. Funeral services will be Friday at 3:00 p.m. at the Potter Funeral Home, 456 Jackson St., Rte. 195, Willimantic with the Reverend Al Tartaglino officiating. His family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service. Burial will be private. Please visit
www.potterfh.com
for directions and online memorial guestbook.