Lothar Bleich

Lothar (Lou) Bleich, 70, of Tavares, Florida, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2019. Born in Hoxter, Germany, he immigrated to the United States with his family and settled in Connecticut in 1957 at the age of 8, then moved to Central Florida in the 1970's. Lothar served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam and earned an honorable discharge. He recently retired as a long-time truck driver and was of Lutheran Faith. He enjoyed watching movies, listening to oldies music, watching his favorite shows on TV, and loved performing karaoke. He especially enjoyed spending time and holidays with his beloved sister and brother-in-law's family in CT, including three nieces, a nephew, and eleven great-nieces and nephews. Lou is survived by his Sons, Joseph Lothar Bleich and Aaron Patrick Bleich; Daughters, Shanntel Marie Carnahan and Charmayne Michelle Roupp, all of Orlando; Brother, Gunther Both of Canada and Sister, Elvira Smet of West Haven, CT. He is predeceased by his mother Elisa Lina Bleich; Brothers, Karl Heinz Both and Rudy Both; and Sister Annelore Alfiere. No memorial services have been arranged at this time. Donations can be made in Lou's honor to Cornerstone Hospice & Palliative Care, 2445 Lane Park Road, Tavares, FL 32778. Online Guestbook available at www.hardenpauli.com Arrangements by Harden/Pauli Funeral Home, Eustis.