Donald E. Lott of South Carolina peacefully passed away in his sleep on Monday, Feb. 8, 2021, at his son Don’s home in South Carolina. where he and his wife were staying. He was 90 years old.
Donald was born on the family’s dairy farm in Wantage, N.J., on July 3, 1930, to the late Eber and Hester (Smith) Lott. Being raised on the farm, he continued to live and work there until his retirement in 1993. Upon his retirement, Don and his wife moved to Ashland, Ohio.
Donald was predeceased by his sisters, Celia and Vera; and his brother, Calvin.
He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Arlene (Vogel) Lott; children, Linda (Lott) Eick and her husband. Bryan, Donald Lott and his wife. Patty, Gerald Lott and his wife. Gale, and John Lott and his wife. Brenda; 12 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren.
Memorial graveside services will be held in the future at Clove Cemetery. Local funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Pinkel Funeral Home, Sussex, N.J.