Obituary of Mary H. Moretz
Mary Louise (Heintz) Moretz passed away peacefully on September 20, 2021. She is survived by the love of her life, Floyd C. Moretz, and his children; Jason (Catey), Kara (Ashley); and her grandchildren; Noah, Lilly, and Lennox. Mary was preceded in death by her father, Florian, and infant sister, Angela Mary. She is survived by her mother, Louise; her sister, Patricia; three brothers, David, Stephen, and Paul; one niece, Nastassja (Patrick); and her numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
Mary was born in La Crosse, Wisconsin on May 14, 1952, to Florian C. Heintz and Louise C. (Major) Heintz. Mary graduated in 1970 from La Crosse Central High School and from the University of Wisconsin La Crosse in 1974. She was the first in her generation of siblings to earn a Bachelor’s degree.
Generous and kind, those of us who were fortunate enough to be on her gift list received many hand-knit or crocheted treasures. Mary was independent and never afraid of a challenge. She would read a book or take a class to teach herself a new skill. Whether it was making a new craft for the holidays, remodeling a bathroom, redecorating her house, or designing her own landscaping, her determination and flair always made it look easy.
Combined with her blue eyes and amazing smile, she truly was the best of all of us.
A memorial service will be held on Monday September 27th, 2021 at 11 o’clock at Northminster Presbyterian Church in Roanoke, Virginia followed by a reception to celebrate the life of Mary Moretz.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lewy Body Dementia Association (lbda.org) or Good Samaritan Hospice (goodsam.care).