Obituary of Leonard H. Lott

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Leonard, our loving and devoted father and friend to all whose lives he touched, on January 19, 2025. He left us while sleeping peacefully after a dignified fight with pancreatic cancer in his 83rd year. He was born August 12, 1942, in Carlinville, a son of the late Leo and Flora Belle Lott. After graduating high school at Carlinville High School, Leonard completed his associate's degree at University of Illinois in agriculture. Leonard was a successful and well-respected farmer. He received the centennial farm honor in 2014. He was proud to "retire" at age 55, when he chose to rent out the land to the Miller family. Their relationship developed over the years and was one of the things Leonard was most proud of and cherished. Leonard's other prized relationship was with his wife, Susan. They celebrated their 50-year wedding anniversary July 24, 2023. While farming and contributing to the community, Leonard generously supported his children and their education. Alandra earned a BA in Special Education, a MEd in Education, and a PhD in Educational Psychology. She was a beloved professor at Benedictine University for 22 years and now is an educational consultant. Christopher earned his associates degree and now operates a vending company in Carlinville. Hunter, granddaughter, is currently in her third year of medical school. Leonard was always the first to volunteer to be her "patient", even as a little girl in bibbers and braids. Harrison, grandson, made Leonard proud with his excellence in school and sports. Education was important to Leonard, and he never hesitated to invest in or to teach his children and grandchildren. he believed the "highest level of education is tolerance". (Helen Keller) He modeled that virtue with discipline and hard work. He was strong, but kind. He will be missed. Mr. Lott was predeceased by his father, Leo Lott and mother Flora Belle (Ballinger) Lott. Survivors include his wife, Susan (Daggett) Lott; daughter Alandra (Weller) Devall; son Christopher Lott; granddaughter Hunter Clarke; and grandson Harrison Lott. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 23, 2025, 9:00 to 11:00 am at St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Carlinville, IL. Funeral Services will be conducted at 11:30 am, Thursday, January 23, 2025 at St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Carlinville. Burial will follow in Rural Cemetery, Carlinville, IL. Memorials may be made to Carlinville High School Agriculture department or the Alzheimer's Association. Please visit www.davisandersonfuneralhome.com to leave condolences or light a candle in his memory. Davis-Anderson Funeral Home, Carlinville is in charge of arrangements.