John F. Moritz, 77, of Glenview, Illinois and Penrose NC went to be with the Lord on April 7, 2015. He was the beloved husband of Kathleen S. Moritz for 45 years. Mr. Moritz was employed at Sears for 30 years and that is where he met Kathleen. He and Kathleen moved to Penrose in 2003 and loved it and the people of NC. He worked part-time at Transylvania Regional Hospital; he loved to stay busy. Mr. Moritz was a member of Brevard Community Church and helped with the renovation of the building. He loved the Lord, his church, and his pastors. He was a kind and gentle man who loved his dogs, mostly Teddy and Libby and all those who preceded them. He is survived by his wife Kathleen, sons Todd (Christine) and Robert (Katie); brother Don (Joyce); sisters, Ann (John) and Christine; grandson, Karl (Gretchen); great-granddaughter Aliyah and great-grandson Paul. He was Uncle to many nieces and nephews and many grand-nieces and nephews. There will be a private graveside service on Friday, April 10, 2015 and a Memorial Service at Brevard Community Church on Sunday April 12, 2015 at 2:30 PM. The family will receive friends at the church from 2-2:30 PM Sunday. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Brevard Community Church or to Western Carolina Alzheimer's Association, 3800 Shamrock Dr., Charlotte, NC 28215. Online condolences may be left at www.moodyconnollyfuneralhome.com. Moody-Connolly Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for the family.