In Memoriam: Donald B. Moritz

Donald B. Moritz

1927 – August 19th, 2023

Donald B. Moritz, Age 96, of Hinsdale, IL passed away from heart failure on August 19th, 2023. Don was born in Minneapolis, MN in 1927 to Donald and Frances Moritz. Don was preceded in death by his parents and his younger brother, Robert. Don and his wife, Joan, raised three children, Craig, Pam (Johnson) and Brian, who provided him with six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Joan passed away in 2004 and Don later married Jurate Zeimaitiene in 2007 who survives him with his step daughter, Egle.

Don served in the US Navy in 1945-46 after graduation from St. Thomas Military Academy and later graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in mechanical engineering.

Don began his business career in 1950 in Minneapolis, eventually moving to Cleveland then to Arlington Heights, IL where he raised his family. He later moved into a management position with AXIA, Inc of Oakbrook and eventually moved to Clarendon Hills for convenience and then to Hinsdale in retirement.

Don was a licensed Professional Engineer in three states, a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, the Scaffolding and Shoring Institute (founder and past president), Mensa, and is listed in Who’s Who.

Don was active in retirement traveling, playing tennis, pursuing his photography hobby, and later rekindling his love for music and starting a band with fellow musicians. He continued to travel with Jurate and enjoy retired life to its fullest.