Joseph F. Litz, age 77, of St. Nazianz, died peacefully surrounded by his family a day before his 78 th Birthday, June 12, 2021.

Joe was born on June 13, 1943, in Sheboygan, son of the late Frank and Gertrude (Schad) Litz.  He attended St. Gregory Catholic Grade School and graduated from St. Gregory Catholic High School in 1962.  Joe continued his education taking a Farm Short Course at UW Madison.  He enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserves in 1963 serving until 1970.  On November 14, 1964 he married the love of his life Leatrice Mueller at St. Charles Catholic Church, Charlesburg.  Joe took over the  family farm homestead in 1970 from his father and continued farming until his death.

Joe was an active lifetime member of St. Gregory Catholic Church and was a Town of Eaton Supervisor for many years.  He looked forward to the time when he could travel with Leatrice, especially to Germany where he was able to visit his family.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years: Leatrice Litz, five children: Mark Litz, Paul (Karen) Litz, Carlene Chavez, Casey (Tracy) Litz, and Susan Litz (Don Petrie); six grandchildren: Lindsey (Cory) Ciha, Amy (Josh) Dietrich, Katie Chavez, Michael Chavez, Savannah Litz, and Alayna Litz; three step-grandchildren: Stephanie, Jessica and Amber; three great-grandchildren: Petra and Killain Ciha and Trenton Dietrich, and one more great-grandchild expected next week; two sisters: Cecelia (Joseph) Jacobs and Dorothy (Joseph) Prokop, and sister-in-law: Janice Schad, Joe is further survived by his nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.  He was preceded in death by his parents, grandson: Joseph Litz, father-in-law and mother-in-law: Clem and Justina Mueller and brother-in-law: Roman Schad.

Mass of Christian Burial for Joe will be held at 12:30PM on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz.  Per Joe's wishes, cremation will take place following the service and he will be laid to rest in the church cemetery at a later date.

The family will greet relatives and friends at the church on Saturday, from 9:30AM until 12:30PM.

A Memorial fund will be established in Joe's name.

The family would like to thank Holy Family Hospice for the care given to Joe and his family.