Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
Add a Memory
Make a Donation
Daniel Lotz Obituary
Anne Lotz confirmed in a Facebook posting that Danny Lotz, 78, a retired dentist and her husband of 49 years, died in Raleigh's Rex Hospital shortly before noon where he was taken after she found him unresponsive in their pool Monday afternoon.
A statement from the Lotz family said his heart had stopped while he was swimming. Emergency responders were able to restart his heart before taking him to Rex, the statement said.
He was surrounded by family when he died.
In her Facebook posting, Lotz, a Raleigh-based evangelist, said her husband was diagnosed with severe Adult 1 diabetes when he was 50 and had received dialysis for more than 10 years. She wrote that he lost sight in one eye and hearing in one ear. He had heart disease that required five stents in his arteries.
"Yet he never complained, never slowed down, never gave up, never stopped investing in the lives of others," she wrote. "As a New Yorker, he was plain spoken. As a German he was stubborn. As a Christian he was a compassionate servant leader."
At 6-foot-7, Danny Lotz was a sophomore forward on the 1957 basketball team at UNC Chapel Hill that was unbeaten and won the national championship. He'd been involved nationally with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
His alma mater sent a statement Wednesday that Lotz and his teammates "permanently etched their names in the history books as members of the undefeated 1957 national champions, but his positive impact on people went far beyond basketball."
The university called Lotz a "true gentleman and beloved member of the Tar Heel family."
In a surprise ceremony in February, Lotz was given the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, which recognizes outstanding North Carolinians for their lifetime of service to the state.
Memories and Condolences
for Daniel Lotz
67 Entries
Mary Elizabeth May-Rennert
October 4, 2015
Mrs Anne Graham Lotz and Family, Though I have never met you my heart goes out to you in sympathy at this time of loss. And also in great hope as we look up for His coming and know Dr. Lotz and all our saved loved ones are with Jesus in perfect joy. And thank you Anne Graham Lotz for your faithful ministry in the media, Decision magazine - for using your own pain to teach other believers how we should see death. We're going to our Father's House.
October 1, 2015
I served with Dr. Lotz as his technician at Holloman AFB in 1964-65. He was a wonderful man and an even better Christian. It has been over 50 years and I have not forgotten him. What a man! Rest in Shalom with Jesus, my friend!
tammy guin
September 2, 2015
Dr.lotz will be missed,loved by his family
Julie Rohlfs
September 1, 2015
Dearest Anne Graham Lotz
May God continue to be with you and your family. I am sorry for your temporary loss, but you and I know you will see your husband soon. God bless you and know that thousands of people are praying for you.
Denise Medlin
August 31, 2015
Mrs. Lotz and family may the Lord comfort you and your family in these difficult times.
Denise Medlin
August 30, 2015
TO THE LOTZ FAMILY, OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AS YOU GO THROUGH THIS DIFFICULT TIME WE WILL KEEP PRAYING.
JIMMY AND ROSE TOOLE
CLAYTON, NORTH CAROLINA
Jim Carrino
August 30, 2015
Danny was a man for the ages. His life was his message and legacy. I knew him, since we played basketball together in 1964, at the U.S.A. Olympic Trials, and as we traveled the country, ending in NYC. He represented the Air Force, me the Navy. He was exemplary then as well as now and set a great example for all us Christians to follow. It was because of him that I attended BSF, when I moved to Raleigh. Let's all thank God for Danny Lotz. A true gift from the Almighty.
Mr.& Mrs Robert Barnett
August 30, 2015
Dear Mrs Lotz & family,
We are keeping you in our thoughts & prayers
We along with many are hurting. We Loved Dr. Lotz so much... He was one of the best... He was our family dentist for many decades...& the most wonderful boss in the world when I worked for he & Dr. Lineberger...He will be missed... We find comfort in knowing exactly where he is & whom he is with!!! He always kept Father God 1st in his life.
He always had a glow... The light came from our Father, His Son, & The Holy Spirit..He Loved you & his children/grandchildren & all of his extended family too....We were so Blessed to have known him & the good works he did for so many...
God Bless you & keep you, till we meet him again...❤
Always,
The Barnett family
Patti, Bob, & Allison
Raleigh, NC
(Barnett's Suzuki)
Bernard Terrell
August 30, 2015
Mrs. Lotz and Jonathan I'm so sorry for your lost, your family is in my prayers.
Cindy Beddingfield
August 30, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family during this time of sorrow. Dr.Lotz was my dentist when I was 9 years old! Some 44 years later, I continue with the practice he built and see Dr.Roe on a regular basis. Dr.Lotz was a great dentist, man and Christian. I took my own children to Dr.Lotz when they were ready for dental visits and he was always so kind and comforting to them. They enjoyed visiting(especially to his wooden treasure chest!)......how many small children say that? Dr.Lotz also helped me once when as a young mother,when I thought I needed to take my children to a "pediatric dentist" instead of a "family dentist". The portfolio of anticipated costs and care I received for my 5 year old from a pediatric dentist scared me so much I called Dr.Lotz and asked him to see us as soon as possible. He reviewed everything and assured that all of the recommendations did not need to be done. He took care of everything needed in one appointment. I was so relieved and happy that he took care of my daughter and made everything better! I will always remember that! He was always like that, never wanting his patients to endure anything unnecessary as far as treatment and financial costs. He truly understood what it was like to "sit in" the dental chair. He always kept up with our family updates and asked about each of us truly interested in the latest since our last visits.Dr.Lotz will always be special to me and my family. I know he is in a better place and we will see him again one day! Bless and keep all of you and may all of your special memories and the peace and mercy He will bless you with see you through this.
August 29, 2015
Anne, may the Lord comfort and encourage you and your family.Barry and Willie Parker, Garner, NC.
August 28, 2015
Mendenhalls, Atlanta, Ga
RV & Frances Brown
August 28, 2015
We love and cherish the memories of Danny he will be truly missed and God has left us a load of treasured memories.
August 27, 2015
I was so sorry to hear of your great loss Anne and my sympathies go out to you and your wonderful family. I did not know anything about you husband but from what I have now read he was a great man for God and he will be sorely missed among those who knew him and loved him. Heaven's gain is this world's loss.
Sincerely
Phyllis Farley
Terry Roberts
August 27, 2015
May God strengthen you during this time. Death is not final - it is a magnificent gateway to New Life for those who are in Christ Jesus.
Connie Auerbach
August 26, 2015
May the Lord comfort you, Anne, and your entire family in this time of great loss. Rejoicing with you that He is now present with our Lord Jesus.
August 26, 2015
Remembering you and your family, Anne,in my prayers before the Throne of Grace. Marcia Weir, Toronto JGMJ 2006
Ron and Arloa VanderWal
August 26, 2015
May the Holy Spirit be your Comforter.
With prayerful and caring compassion,
Ann and Gil A. Stricklin
August 26, 2015
Danny is Home now and all of us are heading there, as we will join him soon. The separation will not be long. Our prayers and cover Anne and the family.
Karen Woods
August 25, 2015
My condolences and prayer, to the Lotz family.
August 25, 2015
So sorry to hear about your loss. Danny must have been a great man of God.
God Bless.
Jon Amy Peterson
Delano ,Mn
Kandi Runyon
August 25, 2015
Dr. Lotz, You were a very special person to me. I loved you dearly. You were a light to many in their time of darkness including me. For that I will cherish our moments in the office together the christian messages you taught me. You will NEVER be forgotten. Love, Kandi
August 24, 2015
with heartfelt prayers for you Anne and family. Danny will be missed.
Dan & Deborah Rice
Billie and Carol Anne Hanks
August 24, 2015
Anne and family, please know of our deep love and respect for all of you and our continued prayers as you walk through the days ahead. Lease do not hesitate to ask if you need anything at all.
Marshall Stewart, III
August 24, 2015
I've never met a finder person; God loves you Danny Lotz and so do I.
Carol Filicchia
August 24, 2015
As a member of the TTBC family in Boston, the loss is keenly felt. My heartfelt sympathy to the Lotz family.
August 24, 2015
Danny is a big man with big integrity and a big heart. He is loved, and respected by anyone who ever met him. He will be very missed in this world, but it makes me smile to picture him in heaven with his best friend and savior. Love to all of his wonderful family. Dianne Bode
Joseph Sansom
August 24, 2015
Anne & Family,
May the Peace of the Lord be with you all. Danny is where we all desire to be, when it is our turn. God makes no mistakes. My mother passed on 8/4/15. She was on dialysis for six years, which meant that God allowed me to have six more years to be with my mother.
Peace & Love,
Joseph M. Sansom
Friday morning Bible Study
Mechanics & Farmers Bank
Jim and Betty Savage
August 23, 2015
What a blessing it has been to have Danny as a part of our lives. Like Paul, Danny fought the good fight, was a true soldier for Christ. Anne, you, the girls and their families will be in our thoughts and prayers.
August 23, 2015
No one this side of Heaven could possibly comprehend the impact Danny has made on those (especially men) he came in contact with and ministered to. He's got a whole bunch of crowns to lay before the throne! I Praise God for the privilege of knowing such a man of God as Danny!
Diane & Bob Roberson
August 23, 2015
Anne I am sorry about Danny.We will be in prayer for you and your family.
August 23, 2015
I am so very sorry about your loss of such a good man. Rest in the comfort of where he is, and that you will all be re-united one dat.
Shirley Smedley-Theiss
August 23, 2015
Praying for you, Anne, and your family ever since I heard the first news. Our God is able...able to comfort you in this time of grieving. Will continue to pray.
Louis Alexander Jr
August 23, 2015
Anne and family. I hope you all know just how much Danny meant to me. I cherish the trips I was fortunate enough to drive him on and of course the Friday morning Bible studies that I sat at his feet for 26 years and being able to help with his transportation to and from dialysis. He was truly God's Gladiator.
Bill Sposato
August 23, 2015
Dear Lotz Family:
Danny is from my hometown of Northport, NY. I watched him as a kid playing sports at Northport High. I feel he was the greatest athlete to ever play several sports there. He became my hero. My Dad had a business in Northport that Danny delivered Pepsi drinks to in the summertime. He knew my family and I became close to his brother John and wife Vickie when I worked at UNC. It was an honor for me to know and idolize Danny. Probably the ultimate in a Class individual.He gave so much to others. Northport, NY is proud of Danny and the life he lived. God Blessed him and will now take care of him.
Jane Vineyard
August 23, 2015
To Anne and family. Although I never knew your husband personally, I am sure this is a mixed blessing time in your life. I am sure letting go is hard, but God never lets go of us. Praying for you and your family
August 22, 2015
Dear Anne:
Words can not express the blessing that I have felt that the path of my life crossed with Danny's. I will remember him always for his calming spirit, human warmth, and spirit of Jesus he carried with him. Here is to Danny, until we meet again in GOD's kingdom.
Kevin Wolff
August 22, 2015
Dear Anne and family
Our prayers and thoughts for you and your family. Danny was a great guy and gentleman. He was a great encourager to me in my faith as I began my journey with the Lord at Black Mt. In 1973. May God continue to give you peace and comfort and not heaviness
Bruce and Ann Worley,Jacksonville FL.
Sylvia Melton
August 22, 2015
Praying God will give you comfort, strength, and peace in the passing of Dr. Lotz. Anne, each day I am so blessed by the devotions that you give.
May our Lord bring you through and your
family in this time of sorrow. "The Lord is our refuge and strength; a very present help in times of trouble."
Psalm 46:1
Martha Slate
August 22, 2015
Dear Anne and family,
I would like to extend my deepest sympathy for your loss. Dr. Lotz was such a wonderful and caring person, and a fabulous dentist to me. There are so many good memories that we all treasure. The world and all those who knew him are better because of his Christian influence. May God's love, along with family and friends, comfort you through the difficult days ahead.
Carol Copas
August 22, 2015
Condolences to his family from a high school classmate. Danny was always one of the good guys.
Austin Beavers
August 22, 2015
Anne Im sorry about the loss of your husband. You and your family will be in my prayers.
Elinor Berger
August 22, 2015
Dear Anne, I will always remember the way you would talk about your sweet Danny at BSF. Many years have passed since then but your loving words towards him remain in my heart. From you I was encouraged to love and respect my own husband more. He truly was a man to look up to and honor. You and your family are in my prayers always.
Mike Giallongo
August 22, 2015
I can only remember the good times that we shared back in High School. He was always challenging me on the basketball court . He sat in front of me in class and we shared anecdotes about Macbeth and the other Shakespeare stories. He will be missed by many friends that he grew up with in Northport, NY but will be welcomed up above. RIP Danny.
john masullo
August 22, 2015
so sorry to hear of your loss,danny was a great guy and basketball player,r.i.p.
Pam Hyatt
August 21, 2015
Anne, Jonathan, Rachel Ruth, Mara as well as your families,
I have been praying for you all and Danny and continue to do so. You all have been of great encouragement to so many! God has you in His hands and will hold you up in this time of grief and excitement that Danny is whole and with the Father! We love you!! Bob and Betty Harrington, Lee, Pam and Natalie Hyatt
mary Padgett
August 21, 2015
Praying for the lotz family
Julie Townsend
August 21, 2015
Praying for Anne and her family
Anne Lott
August 21, 2015
Dear Anne, Please remember that earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. Danny is now resting in the arms of Jesus. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Ellen Stevens
August 21, 2015
We are so grateful for the life of Dr. Lotz! He was our Sunday School teacher when my husband and I got married in October 1989. He took us through the book of Isaiah and the book of Psalms. We loved his teaching and especially his love for God's people! He modeled a life of faith and helped us more fully understand what it means to Follow Jesus.
Susan Pope Howell
August 21, 2015
May the Grace of God be with you and your family during this time of need. God is always with us if we believe and lean on Him for strength and love that He gives your during this time of deep sorrow.
Judith Gilbert
August 21, 2015
Dr. Lotz was one of my patients in dialysis. He always had a smile and such a gentle, kind spirit. I loved how happy he was after every treatment to be picked up by one of his friends to go to Panera Bread for lunch and have his forbidden broccoli cheese soup. May God's love comfort you.
John and Charlotte West
August 21, 2015
We love the Lotz family. Danny Lotz was a hero to us. If you looked real close you could see Jesus. John and Charlotte West.
Elizabeth Erikson
August 20, 2015
You are in my prayers at this time. Dr. Lotz was a true giant in size and faith.
Elizabeth Erikson
Shannon Howell
August 20, 2015
Dear Anne and family, Thanking God you have the great faith to sustain you through your walk in the valley. Praying for God's peace, that passes all understaind, be yours. We celebrate Danny's home-going and know he sees his Father face to face. What a wonderful testimony Danny was to our world and the love you shared is inspiration for all of us. We love you. Shannon Howell, Kissimmee, Florida
Bill and Anita Thomas
August 20, 2015
member of the Northport Tigers and a great athlete, he will be missed. Prayers to all the family.
Paddy (Sue) Welles
August 20, 2015
Dear, dear Denton--Know that my thoughts, love and prayers are with you and your family--and Danny's. You have both remained two of my most cherished and appreciated friends--inspirations to all who know you and your work. with devoted love, Paddy (Sue)
rev. john allen
August 20, 2015
May god bless and keep and comfort the family of Dan Lotz.On more than one occasin Dan was an encourager to me in my ministry. I am grateful and blessed to have known him. John Allen
Lori Morgan
August 20, 2015
So very sorry for your loss. I love you and your family. You are in my prayers.
Elaine McPherson
August 20, 2015
May God comfort and bless the whole family.
tom ozment
August 20, 2015
Met Danny in the summer of 1967 at the FCA conference at Black Mountain. Never forgot that meeting or talk. thanks.
Marylka Fusiarska
August 20, 2015
Dear Anne
28 years is such a very long time to have to cope with such a deadly disease as diabetes, and am only just now reading about your precious husband. I have been very very moved and amazed. I follow you on your newsletters and daily devotionals here in the UK and I am always very moved by the things you write. They have been a balm to my soul in various times of stress. So my prayers and thoughts go out to you now in your loss. Love from across the ocean, Marylka. Precious in the sight of the Lord Is the death of His saints.Psalm 116:15
Ellen Family
August 20, 2015
Dear Anne and family, Your love of Danny always shown in your face, speech and writings. may you feel the loving arms of Jesus surround and hold you as you have given that love to others. May His grace be sufficient for all of your needs. We love you and loved Danny through your kinds words spoken of him. Blessings~
Janiece Baldwin
August 20, 2015
Dear Lotz Family,
Sending prayers to our Lord for your comfort, strength, mercy and peace during these days and the home going of Danny. May God Bless you in a mighty way !
In His Love,
Mary Brown
August 20, 2015
Condolence to you and your family.
Showing 1 - 67 of 67 results
Make a Donation
in Daniel Lotz's name
How to support Daniel's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Daniel Lotz's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more