Theodore Lotz
East Alton | Save
Theodore "Ted" Victor Lotz, 88, of East Alton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 31, 2026.
He was born at home on April 4, 1938, in East Alton, delivered by Dr. E. R. Quinn, to Victor W. and Gesche M. (Kruse) Lotz. Ted was baptized on May 8, 1938, by Reverend N. L. Wolff at St. Paul's Lutheran Church at 5th and Lorena, Wood River, IL. He was later confirmed on April 6, 1952, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Alton, IL. Ted was a member of Zion Lutheran Church of Bethalto. He was a lifelong member of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod.
He attended Blair Elementary School in East Alton and was in the first graduating class of East Alton Jr. High. He was a 1956 graduate of East Alton-Wood River Community High School and enjoyed working with his classmates on their reunions. He earned an AB degree from the University of Illinois, and an MA degree from Washington University. Before retiring, he taught for thirty years in the Feguson-Florissant School District.
On March 27, 1976, he married Joyce "Joy" Deloma Fettinger. She preceded him in death on March 12, 2025.
He is survived by his children, Michelle Stuble of Tennessee, Kevin Lotz of Ohio, and Jeremy (Cassie) Lotz of Missouri; and three grandchildren, Brianna, Camden, and Sophie.
Along with his wife, Joy, he was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Betty Ann (Ray) Brown, and Claudia Jean Lotz; his maternal grandparents, August and Gesche (Zimmerman) Kruse; and his paternal grandparents, Theodore and Amanda (Braasch) Lotz.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 9:30 am until time of service at 10:30 am, at Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Bethalto. Pastor Kale Hanson and Pastor Brandon Metcalf will officiate.
Burial will follow at Upper Alton Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to Zion Lutheran Church of Bethalto and/or The Lutheran Hour Ministries, 660 Mason Ridge Center Drive, St. Louis, MO 63141
Online condolences and guestbook may be found at www.eliaskallalandschaaf.com.
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