Stephen Roy Solovitz

Stephen (Steve) Roy Solovitz, 76, of Lakeland, FL, died peacefully in his sleep on Friday, December 8th, 2023. Steve was born on November 19, 1947, in St. Louis, MO, to parents Emil and Evangeline Solovitz. Following his college studies at Washington University he moved to Minneapolis, MN with his wife Carol, where they raised a family.

After later moves to Fargo, ND, and Rochester, MN, Steve, and Carol settled in Lakeland, where Steve achieved his lifelong dream of joining Disney as a cast member. He applied his passion for photography to capture special moments for guests at Walt Disney World for nearly 20 years, displaying his talents until his final days.

Steve was known for bringing joy to those around him. At home, school, church, and work, he provided a spirit that entertained and inspired others. He had an amazing sense of humor, finding the perfect, creative way to make people laugh. He touched lives and created memories in every place he lived.

Steve is survived by his loving wife, Carol, and his two sons and their spouses: Stephen and Willow of Portland, OR, and Daniel and Nerissa of Cottage Grove, MN. He is greatly missed by his three grandsons: Rowan, Leander, and Oscar. He is also survived by his mother, Evangeline, and his sisters, Claudia (Larry) Ochonicky and Susan Keene.

A memorial will be held at Reformation Lutheran Church in Lakeland on December 23, 2023, at 2:00pm. A further celebration of life will be planned in the Midwest in the spring or summer of 2024.