Carroll County IL Archives Obituaries.....Lotz Sr., Theodore December 28, 1929
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The Chadwick Review - Thursday, January 2, 1930
T. Lotz Sr., 91, Dies at Sons Home

Funeral Services Held Tuesday Afternoon From Residence

Wife Died in 1900

Four Children Are Still Living

Theodore Lotz Sr, one of Chadwick’s oldest and most respected citizens died at 
the home of his son on December 28.  Although he had been confined to his bed 
for the past months, he was always interested in the happenings in Chadwick.

Theodore Lotz was born in Hessen Darmstadt, Germany, December 19, 1838 and died 
December 28, 1929 at the age of 91 years and 9 days.

Mr. Lotz was baptized in infancy and confirmed into the Lutheran church at the 
age of 1 ˝ in Germany.

Before leaving Germany, and undoubtedly in the month of May, 1863, he was united 
in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Ripp.  He was about 25 years old when he came to 
America with his wife, arriving here June 6, 1863.  He settled first in Beloit, 
Wis, and later moved to Lanark where he was employed as a blacksmith.  

Eight children were born to this union, two of which died in infancy.  Two other 
children, William Lotz and Mrs. Caroline Lotz Strauch, preceded their father in 
death.  The surviving children are Henry, John of Lanark, Dr. Theodore Lotz, and 
Mrs. Mary Lotz Strauch.  

Mr. Lotz’ wife preceded her husband in death by nearly 30 years having died 
January 29, 1900.

He leaves in addition to his children, 15 grandchildren and 16 great-
grandchildren.

Mrs. Lotz was one of the oldest in this community; a pioneer of his day, and the 
respected friend of everyone who knew him.  He was always considerate and 
faithful; a loyal citizen to his adopted county.  For the last twenty years he 
has made his home with his son, Dr. Theodore Lotz.

Additional Comments:
Buried in Chadwick Cemetery, Chadwick, Carroll County, IL

Wife Elisabetha Repp Lotz is buried with him in this cemetery

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