David L. Grantz

David L. Grantz, 82, resident of Wilton, NH, died on August 4, 2023, at his home.

He was born on May 13, 1941, in Lowell, MA, the son of John J. Grantz and Mary Clarice (Savard) Grantz. David was raised and educated in Lowell, and graduated from Lowell High School, Class of 1958.

David had been employed by Volkswagen of America as a truck driver, delivering Volkswagen parts throughout New England, then as a warehouse supervisor for more than 25 years. Before that, David drove trailer trucks for Carson Express.

He was an avid race car driver who began building his own cars in 1958, and then driving for himself in 1963. He went on to accumulate numerous feature wins, as well as championships, throughout New England. In 2021, David was inducted into the New England Auto Racing Hall of Fame.

He was predeceased by his sister, Joan Cross, and her daughters, Charlene and Brenda.

David enjoyed watching the Red Sox and Nascar races. He was known to have his dog with him wherever he went.

Family members include his loving wife, Shirley (Wissell) Grantz of Wilton, NH; a daughter, Catherine Grantz of New Ipswich, NH; a son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Barbara Grantz of Mont Vernon, NH; two grandchildren, Natalie and John Grantz of Mont Vernon, NH. He also leaves his niece, Deborah Douty and her husband Robert of Wells, ME, and many grandnieces and grandnephews.

Calling hours are on Monday, August 14th from 4:00-7:00pm in the Smith & Heald Funeral Home, 63 Elm Street, Milford. A service will be held on Tuesday, August 15th at 11:00am in the chapel at St. Patrick’s Cemetery, 1251 Gorham Street, Lowell, MA. Donations in his memory may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd Street, New York, NY 10016 or the Wilton Firemen’s Relief Association, PO Box 533, Wilton, NH 03086 or a charity of your choice.