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RON VOLZ Obituary

RON E. VOLZ, 75, of New Haven, died on Monday, Jan. 28, 2013. Born in Fort Wayne, he was the son of the late Edward and Geraldine Volz. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Fort Wayne. Ron taught music at Whitley County Schools, Bishop Luers High School and retired from I.P.F.W. in 2008. Ron enjoyed umpiring baseball and softball, and refereeing basketball and volleyball for several local venues. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Paula; children, Julie (Steve) Wells, Mark (Kelly) Volz, Chuck (Jen) Volz, Michelle (Tim) Kindler, and Tom (Holly) Volz, all of Fort Wayne; 13 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by a granddaughter. Mass of Christian Burial is 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 4643 Gaywood Drive, Fort Wayne, with calling one hour prior. Father Daniel Durkin officiating. Calling also from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013, at E. Harper & Son Funeral Home, 740 St. Rd. 930 E., New Haven. Burial in Catholic Cemetery, Fort Wayne. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers contributions to Miller's Merry Manor, Fort Wayne or the Penguin's Exhibit at Fort Wayne Children's Zoo. To share online condolences please visit www.harperfuneralhome.com

Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Jan. 29, 2013.
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Mr Volz rest in peace. You will be greatly missed by all. You have raised a wonderful family with Mrs Volz. Thank you for all the smiles and laughs. I have many great memories with you and your family. Our prayers go out to the Volz family.

Doug Stronczek

February 3, 2013

My deepest sympathies go out to the family of Ron Volz.

Rita Chilson

January 30, 2013

SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. GOD PROMISES US THAT WE WILL SEE OUR LOVED ONES AGAIN, MAY YOU FIND COMFORT KNOWING THAT HE IS WITH YOU NOW.

January 29, 2013

Ron has been missed at Sacred Heart. What a great and dependable sacristan EVERY Sunday. We will remember him always with that wonderful smile!
Condolences to his family & friends and know he is in our prayers! May he rest in peace!

Fr. George Gabet

January 29, 2013

Keep that smile my friend. You will be missed dearly and stay away from firecrakers.

kenneth wilson

January 29, 2013

R.I.P. Ron, I always enjoyed being around Ron at the Little League fields, he always had a smile and a joke to tell! Ron will be missed by all of us who knew him!

Gary Kay

January 29, 2013

I admired Ron so much.I am a 1970 Bishop Luers grad.I soloed ''THE IMPOSSIBLE DREAM''In front of the student body.Mr.Volz encouraged me so much along the way.I received a standing ovation.
God bless the Volz family.
Rest in peace my friend.

Terry Haffner

January 29, 2013

Always enjoyed when Ron umpired little league games. My sympathy to his family and you are in my prayers.

Debby Anderson
District 10 Little League

Debby Anderson

January 29, 2013

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