Greg Lotysz Obituary News: In loving memory of former UND All-American Greg Lotysz

Greg Lotysz Obituary – Cause of Death: In loving memory of former UND All-American Greg Lotysz.

Greg Lotysz passed away at the age of 49 on Friday morning, August 11.

The University of North Dakota Athletics Department alongside the football program is mourning the passing of celebrated offensive lineman, Greg Lotysz.

“Greg was a fun loving and awesome family man,” UND football head coach Bubba Schweigert said in a statement shared on FightingHawks website. “Heather and his children were the priority in his life. During his time at UND, he was a dominant offensive lineman in the North Central Conference. His intensity and drive for excellence was unmatched, the result was an NFL career which was unfortunately cut short due to injury.”

Lotysz was a standout on the offensive line for North Dakota from 1995-98. In his time with the program, his blocking helped the Fighting Sioux compile a record of 32-10 and a 28-8 mark in North Central Conference play. He was also a member of the 1995 NCC title team as a freshman and guided UND to a pair of postseason appearances.

In 1998, Lotysz had a breakout senior year on the offensive line and was recognized as a Second Team All-American by Don Hansen’s Football Gazette. He was also a First Team All-North Central offensive lineman in 1998 after helping the Sioux to an 8-3 record and 7-2 standing in conference play.

He was selected third overall in the 1998 Canadian Football League Draft but opted to sign as a free agent with the New York Jets. Lotysz made the Jets’ practice squad as a rookie. In his second season, Lotysz suffered a major injury to his left knee in preseason practice and complications from knee surgery ended his football playing career.