Scott Elliott Litzman

It is with heavy hearts we share that Scott Elliott Litzman, 37, of Houston passed away June 3, 2023. He passed peacefully with family at his side. Scott was born September 11, 1985, in Houston, Texas to Ron and Carol Litzman. He is preceded in death by his grandparents Elliott and Eula Crook and H.J. and Lillian Litzman; uncle and godfather Jerry Jones; and aunt Carrie Litzman. He is survived by his parents Ron and Carol; sister Jolene Erdmann and her husband Mark; nephews Gavin, Andrew and Luke Erdmann; grandmother Lucille Litzman; godparents Lynne and David Hornung and Anita Jones (Charlie Maitland); uncles Gary Litzman and Dale Litzman (Denise); and a large group of close-knit cousins and friends. Scott grew up in Houston and attended Nottingham Elementary, Spring Forest Middle, and graduated from Stratford High School in 2004. He graduated from Texas Christian University in 2008 with a B.S. in Economics and Business. While at TCU, he was a proud member of the Sigma Chi fraternity. Scott was also an Eagle Scout and member of the Order of the Arrow. Charismatic, caring, and funny, Scott was well-liked by all who knew him. He lit up a room with his presence and always brought a smile to his friends’ faces. At Stratford, he was elected to the Student Council and the senior cheerleader squad. He was active in his church youth group, played trumpet in the middle school band, and lifeguarded in the summer. He loved travel and adventure, which started when he was young with family camping trips, road trips across America, and adventures to Disney World, Mexico, the Caribbean and Peru. He was the best uncle and loved being silly with his nephews. Scott’s real passion was sports. Growing up he spent many happy days competing on the neighborhood summer swim team and playing soccer, basketball and baseball. He continued on to play for the Stratford baseball team. In his high school and college years, he picked up golf and enjoyed playing many rounds with his dad, cousins and friends, trying his best to avoid the ‘worm-burners.’ He bled TCU purple and cheered on most all the Horned Frog sports teams. He was an ardent Astros and Texans fan, rarely missing a game on TV and bantering endlessly with his dad. Scott passed away as a result of liver complications. While we are heartbroken and will miss him always, we find solace knowing that he is now at peace and with God. We are also comforted that Scott’s legacy will live on through his organ and tissue donations to LifeGift. A visitation beginning at 5:30 PM and Rosary Service at 7:00 PM will be held Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at Dettling Funeral Home, 14094 Memorial Drive, Houston, TX 77079. A Mass of Christian Burial will be the following morning at 10:30 AM, Thursday, June 15, 2023, at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 625 Nottingham Oaks Trail, Houston, TX 77079 with reception to follow. Burial services will follow in Cameron, TX. Pallbearers will be Scott’s cousins Christopher Hornung, Casey Abell, Josh Brunson, Kevin Litzman, Eric McGowin, David Minatra, and Joe Stephens (honorary). In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Scott’s honor to the Sam Houston Area Council, Boy Scouts of America (2225 North Loop W, Houston, TX 77008) or The Council on Recovery (303 Jackson Hill Street, Houston, TX 77007). Online condolences may be given at www.dettlingfuneral.com.

Scott Elliott Litzman

September 11, 1985 - June 3, 2023