David Lowell Moritz, 85, Arlington, Texas
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – David Lowell Moritz was born August 31, 1935 to Joseph J. and Evan K. Corpstein Moritz in Beloit, Kansas. He departed this life of 85 years on August 17, 2021, in Arlington, TX after a brave battle with cancer. A man of deep faith, David was surrounded by family as he peacefully entered eternal rest.
A funeral service was held August 21, 2021 at Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.
David grew up in Beloit. He graduated from St. John’s High School and then continued his education at Benedictine College where he graduated in 1957.
On May 31, 1958 he was united in marriage to Rebecca Reichenberger. The following month he was drafted by the U.S. Army. David eventually settled in Arlington, TX in 1973 with his wife and five children, bravely opening a Cadillac/Oldsmobile dealership amid an oil crisis. He became a successful businessman and philanthropist in Arlington.
He had a devilish sense of humor and a servant’s heart. He believed strongly in investing in the community in which he lived and did business. He was a quiet benefactor to countless causes and organizations, including St. John’s Catholic School. He abided by the scripture; To whom much is given, much will be required.
David is preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Evan Moritz, his two brothers Stan and Tom Moritz and his sister Alberta Uhlrich. He is survived by his wife of 63 years Rebecca; his sister-in-law Jeanne Moritz; brother J.R. Moritz and his wife Cheryl; his five children and their spouses Michelle and Keith Paris, Jenifer and Tommy Summers, John David and Leslie Moritz, Kris and Mark Bradford, Julie and Chad Stafford; his 15 grandchildren Amanda, Ashley and Molly Paris; Jason Sebastian and Paige Hathaway; Kristen Sebastian; Sara and Kate Summers; Meg and Anna Moritz; Cole, Andee and Sam Bradford; Jackson, Ben and Nicholas Stafford; one great granddaughter Presley Sebastian.
Memorial donations can be made to St. John’s Catholic School, 622 E. Main St., Beloit, KS 67420