Lawrence Lee Waltz, age 98 of Paris, Illinois, passed away at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at the Veteran's Administration Medical Center in Danville, Illinois. He was a mechanic for Mooney Motors in Chrisman, Illinois, worked for Foley Salvage Yard, worked for the Railroad, and drove a truck for Black Brothers Trucking Company.  Mr. Waltz was a United States Army veteran.

Born July 1, 1920 in Hume, Illinois, he was the son of the late Ray and Cleo (McCrocklin) Waltz. He was married to Dorothy Louise Martin November 25, 1949 in Henderson, Kentucky.  Survivors include his wife Dorothy Waltz of Paris, Illinois, three children; Garry (Karen) Litteral of Atwood, Illinois, Olin (Pat) Waltz of Chrisman, Illinois, and Marsha (Dan) Thomey of Paris, Illinois, a brother Andrew (Sarah) Waltz of Paris, Illinois, fifteen grandchildren, several great grandchildren, and several great-great grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Jean (Hard) Waltz, two sons, one grandson Andy Litteral, one granddaughter Bev McCullough, one great grandson Gage Waltz, three brothers, and five sisters.

Visitation for Mr. Waltz will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. Sunday, April 14, 2019 at Stewart and Carroll Funeral Home. There will be no services.  Military Honors will be provided by American Legion Post 211.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Veteran's Administration Medical Center in Danville, Illinois.  For further information and online condolences, please visit www.stewartandcarrollfuneralhome.com .