Trenna Lee Lotz, 90, of Decatur passed away Friday October 21, 2011 at her daughters home in Lewisburg, OH., where she had been residing for the past year.
A service to celebrate Trenna Lee's life will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday October 26, 2011 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Visitation will be Tuesday October 25, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Dawson & Wikoff North Chapel, Highway 51, North in Decatur and one hour before services at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church on Wednesday. Burial will be in Brown Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to St. Paul's Lutheran Church.
Trenna Lee was born on September 6, 1921 in Fayette County, the daughter of Benjamin LeRoy and Virginia F. Mills Brown. She married Norman John Lotz on June 10, 1945 and he preceded her on April 15, 1981. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, the Blue Mound Women's Club and did a lot of volunteer work in the Decatur Community. Trenna Lee was a retired 1st grade school teacher from Blue Mound School, her first two years of teaching was in a rural school where she taught all grades 1 - 8, after her marriage to Norman she went back to teaching and taught 20 years at the Blue Mound School and retired in 1979.
She is survived by her sons; Chuck Lotz and wife Lynn of Macomb, IL and Harold Lotz of Bridgeport, TX.; twin daughters Jane Goldy and husband Gary of Lewisburg, OH and Jeannie Pistorius of Blue Mound; 13 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren also survive.
Trenna Lee was preceded in death by her parents, husband and three brothers.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.dawson-wikoff.com
"A Life Celebration Home"
| nancy turner sharp |
long ago student |
November 7, 2011 |
just received my Vandalia paper and was so saddened to read of your Mom's death - my sympathy. What a beautiful lady she was, both inside and out. I had the great, good fortune of having her as a grade school teacher and then being her "date" for my 55th VCHS reunion, 5 years ago. At the allclass dinner, we were joined by Ed Mills, who also taught me -- I had NO idea they were cousins. I took the dearest picture of them and sent each a copy - do hope you've seen it. Such a wonderful life, a big loss for your family - my most sincere sympathy.
| Martin F. McDonald |
Sympathy |
October 28, 2011 |
Mrs. Lotz was my first grade teacher at Blue Mound in '70-'71. She attended our reunion for classes of the 1980's in 2005. It was remarkable she could remember specific details about each one of us after more than three decades.
I am a graduate of Western Illinois University and a member of Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity. I never put the connection together between Mrs. Lotz and her son, Brother Chuck Lotz, until her passing.
Mrs. Lotz was a wonderful lady and teacher. My deepest condolences to the family.
Marty McDonald
Maroa, Illinois
WIU-AT-542
| Erin Stein |
Sympathy |
October 26, 2011 |
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Even though I only met her when I was working at the clinic, it seemed as though Mrs. Lotz always made a point of coming in and speaking with each of us. She was truly a wonderful lady who brightened everyone's days.
| Joan Walter |
Sympathy |
October 25, 2011 |
My deepest sympathy for your loss. My thoughts and prayers, are with your family at this time.
| Marilyn Rubin |
God's Blessings |
October 25, 2011 |
The last time that I visited with Trenna was some years ago when she
opened her home to my brother and me when our brother Paul entered
into eternal life. It was so kind of her to do that. We spent the night with
her and she prepared breakfast for us after which we went to St. Paul's
for his service.
I had not known that she was a watercolor artist. She shared her
beautiful paintings with me. In her honor I am printing this in blue!
I enjoyed her paintings so much. When I retired, I too
took up watercolor painting. She was just such a joy to know. She
certainly reflected her Savior's light wherever she went. Always with a happy smile.
I enjoyed seeing the Scottie dog. Was that hers? I have had two
black scotties, I was reminded of them when I saw her with one in
the pictures.
God's blessings to all of you as she joins the throng in Heaven.
Marilyn Rubin
