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Posted By: Robert Nickels (W9RAN)
Posted on 03/14/2023

With deep regret we report the passing of John Lorentz K9QET. He was an active ham on many modes but in recent years was well known for his outstanding signal and audio in the AM window where his nickname was "Quality Every Time". John was one of the Net Control stations for the Midwest Classic Radio Net, where his presence will be especially missed.

Please submit photos to add to his photo gallery.

The "Final Call" for K9QET, the ham radio equivalent of the military final salute, was presented on Mar. 18, 2023 by N9CQX. Click here to hear the audio recording.

DOUSMAN - Age 79. At peace March 14, 2023.

Loving husband of Kathleen. Loving dad of Jennifer (Tom) Hartley. Cherished grandpa of Jordan and Dylan. Dear brother of Lee (Barb) Lorentz, Denny (Karen) Lorentz, the late Bill Dolgner, and the late Donny Dolgner. Brother-in-law of Shirley Dolgner. Further survived by other relatives and friends.

John loved Ham Radio and was active for many years known as "K9QET". In past years he enjoyed spending time playing his bass guitar and playing with several bands. He was also a model train and classic car enthusiast.

Visitation at Hartson Funeral Home on Sunday, March 19, 2023 from 12 noon to 2 pm. Funeral Service 2 pm.

In addition to ham radio, John was a musician and played bass guitar with a number of bands over the years. Here he provides accompaniment (and mic adjustment) for Masa AB9MQ when they played at K9ACT's Octoberfest in 2012.


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