James R. Lotz

December 26, 1929 - November 17, 2020

James Richard Lotz, son of Harold B. and Jennie M. Lotz, passed away quietly at 6:04 PM. October 17, 2020 at Luther Manor in Dubuque, Iowa. Jim was born at Rockford, Illinois and was raised in New Mexico. He attended the University of New Mexico and the University of Mexico City, Mexico and graduated with honors. After retirement Jim returned to his roots in Elizabeth, Il. and lived in his grandparent’s home until three years before his death. At this time he travelled to many States in the U.S.A. and the countries of Canada, Mexico, Argentina, England, Israel, Australia, New Zealand, China and more. He is survived by close friends. We would like to thank all of the staff at Luther Manor for the wonderful and loving care given to Jim and all of the other staff in all of the care facilities and hospitals and Hospice the are working long shifts and short handed to care for our loved ones. God’s love and blessings on all of you. You are true heroes.