Lewis D. Lortrz,87 of Columbus died Sunday December 6, 2009 at 6:23 pm at Hospice of South Central Indiana.
He had taught school at Westport, Sandcreek Township, Decatur County and Booth Setser and was principal at Mt. Auburn and Central Jr. High School in Columbus.
He was a member of the St. Louis Crossing Independent Methodist Church where her had served as trustee and teacher for many years. He had been attending St. Peter's Lutheren Church. He had been a member of the Hope Masonic Lodge for over 50 years and a member of the Hope American Legion for over 60 years. He was a member of the Norristown Chapter of Eastern Star. He was a WWII Veteran serving with the 10th Cargo division in the China, Burma, India Area. He was a member of the Hump Pilots Association.
He enjoyed playing rook, farming, traveling, fishing,painting, golfing, and listening to conservative talk radio.
The funeral will be conducted Thursday at 11:00 am at Norman Funeral Home in Hope. Burial will be at Flat Rock Cemetery in Flat Rock, IN with a military graveside service. Visitation will be Wednesday from 4 - 8 at the funeral home.
Memorials may be donated to Hospice of South Central Indiana or the donor's choice of charity.
Born on November 6, 1922 in Flat Rock, Township, Mr. Lortz was the son of Edward Otto and Esther Pearl Dillman Lortz. He graduated from Clifford High School, received an A.B. degree from Franklin College and a Masters degree from Butler University. He also attended I.U. and Murray State College in Kentucky.
He married Nancy V. Andrews on May 2, 1947 and she preceded him in death. He then married Sarah Neligh Schwartzkopf on October 29, 2005 and she survives.
Survivors include his wife of Columbus; children, David C. (Roxanne) Lortz of Hope, Joseph E. (Cheryl) Lortz of Fortville and Jane A.(Cary) Schuyler of Franklin; step children, Michael(Marilyn) Schwartzkopf of Bloomington, Alan(Terre) Schwartzkopf of Hope and Amy(Nicholas) Hafner of Franklin, TN; twelve grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife,and brothers, Arthur and Charles Lortz and Willis and Lawrence Lorts.