Curtis Moritz

Curtis L. Moritz, age 87, of Storm Lake, Iowa died Thursday, December 1, 2016 at North Lake Manor in Storm Lake. Funeral Mass will be held Monday, December 5, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Storm Lake. Burial will be in the St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will take place Sunday, December 4, 2016 from 1-3:00 p.m. at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake with a time of sharing at 3:00 p.m. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements. Curtis Leo Moritz was born August 3, 1929, in Rock Island, Illinois, the son of Andrew and Margaret Mathilda (Grienke) Moritz. Curt was baptized, received 1st communion, and confirmed at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Storm Lake where he remained a lifelong member. Growing up, Curtis attended school at St. Mary’s where he graduated in 1949. On September 18, 1960, Curt was united in marriage to Lois Sorenson at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Storm Lake. Together, they were blessed with four children: Timothy, Steve, Lori and Scott. Curt worked as a typesetter for the Pilot Tribune in Storm Lake where he worked his way up to production foreman over his 40 plus year career. He also enjoyed bartending at Northside Tap, which later became Lary’s Tap. Curt was a member of the Storm Lake Fire Department and the Knights of Columbus. Curt enjoyed bowling, fishing, golfing and woodworking. In his spare time, he loved building birdhouses and watching the birds out of his window at the manor. He had a passion for gardening and enjoyed tending to his small garden at the manor. Curt was an avid Iowa Hawkeye and Chicago Cubs fan. Family was very important to Curt and he treasured the time he was able to spend with them. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Those left to cherish his memory include his children: Tim (Cindy) Moritz of Storm Lake, Iowa; Steve (Tami) Moritz of Storm Lake, Iowa; Lori (Mike) Sippel of Glen Ellyn, Illinois; Scott Moritz (Jerry Brown); grandchildren: Erica (Eric) Loerts; Sarah (Mark) Schau; Christa (Matt) Nitchals; Cassie (Chet) Hartwell; Alison (Ron) Neurauter; Mary Kate Sippel; Julia Sippel; Rebecca Sippel; step grandchild, Keri Kjartanson; great grandchildren: Alex, Sam and Zach Loerts; Gavin and Maya Schau; Braxton Hartwell; Alice Nitchals; Ronnie Neurauter; step great grandchildren: Donnie, Nick and Allie Kjartanson; brother, Robert Moritz of Boone, Iowa; sisters: Darlene (Ray) Snyder of Storm Lake, Iowa; Nancy Peters (Fred Hall) of Storm Lake, Iowa; nieces; nephews; cousins; extended family and friends. Curt was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Margaret Moritz; and his wife, Lois Sorenson Moritz.

Curtis Moritz

August 3, 1929 - December 1, 2016