Verne Robert "Bob" Lotz

On January 20, 2022 Bob Lotz passed away peacefully at the age of 95.

Bob was born on March 19, 1926 in New Richmond, Wisconsin to Verne Raymond and Edna Eliason Lotz. Bob was the second of three children and was predeceased by his sister Jean Edwards and brother David Lotz.

Bob joined the US Navy at the age of 17 during World War II and proudly served as an electrician. While stationed in Norfolk Bob met a beautiful brunette at a USO show, they married and made Norfolk their home. After the Navy, Bob began a very successful career as a Sales Manager for Libby, McNeil & Libby selling to grocery stores and commissaries. Later in his career he worked as a stockbroker for a brief time before becoming a merchandiser in the food industry. His passions included his family, golf, playing bridge and investing in the stock market. He loved telling the story of how he was born in a cheese factory on a snowy night along with antics of how he grew up as a boy in Wisconsin.

Bob is survived by four daughters, Linda Lotz Weiss(husband Paul), Sandy Lotz, Bobbi Lotz Ellington and Sharon Lotz Hendricks (husband Mike). Also left to cherish his memory are his grandchildren, Zachary Hendricks and Lauren Ellington Pfeifer (husband Kyle).

A visitation with the family is scheduled for January 26th, 2022 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Altmeyer Funeral Home, 921 South Battlefield Blvd, Chesapeake. In lieu of funeral services, to honor Bob's wishes, donations may be made to Wounded Warrior Project or a charity of your choice.