Lane Edward Orem, Sr., 81, of Akron, passed away May 17, 2014. He was born in Akron on March 1, 1933 to the late Hod and Pauline Orem. Lane served 3 years in the U.S. Navy and was a member of the Air Force Reserves. He served as a police officer with the Akron Police Department for 33 years. He was a member of the Springfield Baptist Church since 1964 and the Portage Lakes Masons.

Lane is survived by his wife of 60 years, Dolores; children, Susan Hall, Lane E. (Victoria) Orem, Jr. and William (Nina) Orem; 4 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren with one on the way.

Family and friends may call on Friday, May 23, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Springfield Baptist Church, 1920 Krumroy Rd., Akron, OH 44312, where a funeral service will follow the calling hours at 1 p.m. with Rev. Larry Baldridge officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Springfield Baptist Church.