SOUTH BEND -- As recently as last October, Beth Holtz was trying and succeeding at making the world a better place. During his 11 years at the helm, he amassed a record of 100-32-2 and led Notre Dame to the national championship during its undefeated 1988 season. Last year, Beth and Lou contributed $100,000 to the Lous Lads Endowed Scholarship (now named the Holtzs Heroes Foundation), a need-based scholarship for the grandchildren of former Lou Holtz football players and for other students who have demonstrated financial need. She was a humble person and would not approve of her name being honored. Skip, please tell your dad we all are here for him and are praying for peace for him and the family! At that time, Notre Dame recognized her love and attention that she showed to Lou's players by awarding her an honorary Monogram.The couple currently resides in Lake Nona, Florida, where Beth was a member of the Blessed Trinity Catholic Church and The Lake Nona Ladies Bible Study Group where she was the founder and a leader of the group, for fifteen years.In addition to Lou, Beth's family includes two sisters, Brenda (Ralph) Harker and Johanna Haley, who reside in Norfolk, Virginia; a daughter, Luanne (Terry) Altenbaumer of Houston, Texas; their daughter, Lindsay (Raul) Altenbaumer-Ganzalez, who is expecting Beth's first great-grandchild; a son, Louis L. "Skip" (Jennifer) Holtz, Jr. of Ruston, Louisiana; their children: Trey, Chad and Hailey; a son, Kevin (Kelly) Holtz of Port Orange, Florida; their children: Aaron and Katherine; and a daughter, Elizabeth "Liz" (Mike) Messaglia of Brownsburg, Indiana; their children: Zachary, Beth and Jacob.A Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 5, from 6 to 9 pm at the Kaniewski Funeral Home, 3545 North Bendix Drive, South Bend, Indiana. While Coach Holtz was in the spotlight, Beth was the foundation for the Holtz family which extended beyond their four biological children to include hundreds of young men coached, mentored and cared for throughout their many stops. She cherished the numerous visits we had with Father Ted. For some people, the best send-off is one that they would have loved to attendthemselves: a big party. Lou Holtz had one question when he was asked to speak Sunday afternoon at the True 2007 Celebration . Chance of rain 70%. Beth and Holtz were married July 22, 1961, in East Liverpool at St. Ann Catholic Church. Skip is the second-oldest of the four Holtz children, a graduate of Notre Dame and a former Irish assistant coach and player. This enduring commitment in faith, provided a significant bond in Beth and Lous nearly 60 year marriage. Godspeed.. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, July 6, at 9:30 am, at the Basilica of Sacred Heart on the campus of the University of Notre Dame with burial to follow at Cedar Grove Cemetery, Notre Dame, Indiana.A Mass of Christian Burial will be live-streamed at https://campusministry.nd.edu/mass-worship/basilica-of-the-sacred-heart/funeral-live-stream/ or by clicking "watch mass" link on Basilica.nd.edu. As a result, fifty-four Notre Dame students have received nearly $1 million in scholarship funding. @NDFootball #NotreDame pic.twitter.com/SM5vjO8Qh9. Hopefully, he will now give me a long-term contract instead of an annual renewal. Grief researchers say holding that missing funeral service, even a year or more later, can still help us heal. @NDFootball @CoachHoltz On behalf of every player who has ever played for the coach Holtz, we send our sincere sympathy and deepest regrets on the loss of Mrs. Holtz. She was 82. 2 to Jul. She was a bright student in school and graduated from East Liverpool High School as a member of the National Honor Society with the Class of 1956. This past October, Beth was honored in Florida by the Leaving Legacies Foundation with their namesake award, which recognizes personal accomplishments and dedication to philanthropy and service. Beth was an extraordinary human being who possessed the quiet strength necessary to support her equal, Coach Holtz, said Notre Dame assistant athletics director of alumni relations Reggie Brooks. When Coach would travel, wherever he went, at 10:00 p.m. each night they would both look out the window into the night with wonder and awe, thinking My soul is in the sky William Shakespeare. God Bless?? Despite the significant daily challenges this presented, she remained actively dedicated to the causes that touched her heart. As a result, fifty-four Notre Dame students have received nearly $1 million in scholarship funding. Saddened to learn of the passing of Beth Holtz, wife of former @NDFootball coach Lou Holtz. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph. Send simple, comforting meals with Home Chef. A Mass of Christian Burial will be live-streamed athttps://campusministry.nd.edu/mass-worship/basilica-of-the-sacred-heart/funeral-live-stream/or by clicking "watch mass" link onBasilica.nd.edu. But she battled then and until the very end. I don't pray for her anymore; I pray to her. Beth studied radiology at St. Francis Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.Beth and Lou met during high school and were married on July 22, 1961 as they commenced a Hall of Fame football coaching career that took Beth and him to Virginia, Connecticut, South Carolina, Ohio, North Carolina, New York, Arkansas, Minnesota and Indiana, making good friends and impacting lives along the way.An entrepreneur and founder of The Tennis Hog Shop in Arkansas, Beth also took business classes at the University of Arkansas. DONALD HOLTZ OBITUARY. The woman had exploratory surgery in. Indiana is one of seven states that charge for books. Below is a press release from the Holtz family. pic.twitter.com/Ho1WVkF9q6. If youre in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist. The Lou and Beth Holtz Family Grand Reading Room will span two floors on the librarys west side. Born on March 29, 1938, in East Liverpool, Ohio, Beth was the daughter of the late John "Bus" Barcus and Eleanor Czech Barcus. Shes a very quiet woman, Skip, the head coach at Louisiana Tech, told the Tribune in an interview earlier in his coaching career. Donald was a loving and devoted . She has been on a feeding tube for the past year, will be for the rest of her life. Beth Holtz, wife of Lou Holtz, dies at 83, Notre Dame tops NC State to reach ACC semifinals, Notre Dame womens hoops to face NC State in ACC Tournament quarterfinals, Gino Guidugli hired as next quarterbacks coach for Notre Dame. Thank you for being an inspiration to so many people. Bonnie's obituary Bonnie Lou Holtz, 65, of White Pigeon, MI, sadly passed away on January 05, 2023. She was 83 years old. Partly cloudy skies during the morning hours will become overcast in the afternoon. Beth recently passed away after battling throat cancer for more than two decades in 2020. She was 82 years old. A visitation will be held on Sunday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Kaniewski Funeral Home, 3545 North Bendix Drive, South Bend, Ind. Born on March 29, 1938, in East Liverpool, Ohio, Beth was the daughter of the late John Bus Barcus and Eleanor Czech Barcus. Former Notre Dame coach Lou Holtz stands with his wife Beth at a dedication of his statue at Notre Dame Stadium Saturday Sept. 13, 2008 in South Bend, Ind. Mrs. Holtz has been recognized over the years for her tireless dedication to causes that reflect her interests and care for others, including No One Dies Alone and the Holtz Family Foundation. By the time Lou resurfaced as the head coach of South Carolina in 1999, his final coaching stop, the cancer had spread to Beths liver, lung, ovary and adrenal gland. and Lou Holtz (of whom David did a killer impression). NEXT: Beth Holtz, the wife of legendary Notre Dame football Coach Lou Holtz, died Wednesday at the age of 83. After several years of successfully growing the business to three locations, she sold the Tennis Hog Shop. She tended to be behind the scenes and give anonymously with some of her work which included volunteering at the No-One Dies Alone program at the Orlando Regional Hospital. ORLANDO, FL Former Gamecock Head Coach Lou Holtzs wife Beth passed away at the age of 82 from complications of cancer treatments. (Credit: The two most religious people I have ever known were Beth and Father Ted. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. She had no idea how that book would ignite a life with Coach Holtz to include a National Championship, multiple bowl games, meeting U.S. Presidents and two popes and traveling the world. Education and faith were so important to Beth, and now the Grand Reading Room will forever honor her devotion to learning.. It is. Expand the Memories and Condolences form. Beths family includes two sisters, Brenda (Ralph) Harker and Johanna Haley, who reside in Norfolk, Virginia; a daughter, Luanne (Terry) Altenbaumer of Houston, Texas; their daughter, Lindsay (Raul) Altenbaumer-Ganzalez, Beths first great-grandchild; a son, Louis L. Skip (Jennifer) Holtz, Jr. of Ruston, Louisiana; their children: Trey, Chad and Hailey; a son, Kevin (Kelly) Holtz of Port Orange, Florida; their children: Aaron and Katherine; and a daughter, Elizabeth Liz (Mike) Messaglia of Brownsburg, Indiana; their children: Zachary, Beth and Jacob. 1, Lou Holtz told the Tribune, speaking of his priorities, in an interview last October. 2023 www.indystar.com. That and her remarkable resilience in battling throat cancer for more than two decades will be a prominent part of her legacy, after the wife of Notre Dame football coaching icon Lou Holtz. Not only from the charitable efforts she actively engaged in but also in how she lived her life. Yet, he remains a humble man of integrity, who prompts me to enjoy life more with his well-known sense of humor. A shelter in Columbia, South Carolina, is named in their honor, and they have been longtime supporters of the Center for the Homeless in South Bend. In this role she raised awareness of the importance to pursue research with the focus to heal, unify and enlighten a world deeply in need. Cancer research was a particular focus. First Amendment: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. Shes a very quiet woman, Skip, the head coach at Louisiana Tech, told the Tribune in an interview earlier in his coaching career. She later shared that a strong commitment to her faith and the incredible support of her family made her recovery possible. My wife is No. Today's breaking news and more in your inbox. She tended to be behind the scenes and give anonymously with some of her work which included volunteering at the No-One Dies Alone program at the Orlando Regional Hospital. After several years of successfully growing the business to three locations, she sold the Tennis Hog Shop. As recently as last October, Beth Holtz was trying and succeeding at making the world a better place. I lOVE THIS WOMAN! We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time. On September 16, 2008, The Notre Dame Monogram Club presented an honorary monogram to recognize her service to others supporting the clubs mission to honor community, legacy, service, diversity and excellence. She credited her recovery to her strong faith and the support of her family and others around her during her illness. She needs them. Beth and Lou met during high school and were married on July 22, 1961 as they commenced a Hall of Fame football coaching career that took Beth and him to Virginia, Connecticut, South Carolina, Ohio, North Carolina, New York, Arkansas, Minnesota and Indiana. Beth and Lou Holtz funded the renovation of chapels in three student residence halls: Breen-Phillips Hall, Morrissey Hall and St. Edwards Hall. And if you cant hear, you cant speak. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., said. But she battled then and until the very end. Louis S. Holst, Jr., 96, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2022, at his home in Wilmington, NC. Obituary. Hancock board meeting canceled Beth passed away from complications due to prior years of cancer treatment at the age of 82. While Coach Holtz was in the spotlight, Beth was the foundation for the Holtz family which extended beyond their four biological children to include hundreds of young men coached, mentored and cared for throughout their many stops. NEW CUMBERLAND The Hancock County Board of Education has canceled a special WHEELING Though economic factors led to an unrealized loss in assets of nearly $29 million, the Most Rev. Unless you are experienced as an estate executor, you probably should hire an attorney. Her daily bible studies took place in a prayer room that was central to the design of their home, reaffirming the strength of her family centered on a deep commitment to her faith. Notre Dame, IN 46556 USA, Service part of the mission for Notre Dame students, Football weekend events: Notre Dame vs. Boston College, Football weekend events: Notre Dame vs. UNLV, Football weekend events: Notre Dame vs. Marshall, Notre Dame to honor pioneers of Irish womens athletics, Office of Public Affairs and Communications, Lou Holtz honors memory of wife, Beth, with gift to Hesburgh Library.