Obituary of Lloyd Allen Disch

Lloyd Allen Disch, 83, of Duluth and Naples, Fla., passed away Friday, July 29, 2016, in St. Luke's hospital from pancreatic cancer. Lloyd was born in Chicago and grew up in Duluth. He graduated from Duluth Central where he was the "galloping" halfback, helping Central win many victories. Lloyd was drafted into the Army and was a decorated Korean War Veteran. He married his high school sweetheart, Betty Sue Luhm, and together they raised three beautiful children. Lloyd was a Duluth firefighter, retiring as a captain after 28 years of service. After retirement they spent their winters in Naples and summers in Duluth. He loved his Island Lake cabin which later became a home. Lloyd was a life member of the Elks Club, VFW, American Legion and the former Benevolent Society. In Florida, at Carlton Lakes, he had many friends and will be missed by residents of Andover Drive, his "lunch bunch" and all activities. Lloyd is survived by his wife, Betty Sue; children Susan (Dan Tomsche) Stelman and Steven (Sherrie), all of Duluth, and Sally (Brett) Engen of Denver, Colo.; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sisters Charlene (Jim) Lindberg and Colette (Bob) Pearson; special sister Pam Mackey; and brother Gordon (Bonnie). We want to thank the staff on 2 west, St. Luke's and hospice for their unending care, friendship and compassion during Lloyd's last month of life, who were always there for us. Memorials may be made to St. Luke's hospice in Lloyd's memory. A GATHERING OF FAMILY AND FRIENDS: 2 until the 3 p.m. memorial service Friday, Aug. 5, in Cremation Society of Minnesota Chapel, 4100 Grand Ave., Duluth, (218) 624-5200.