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George Walz Obituary
George L. Walz Jr., 90, of Washington, died Sunday, April 7, 2019 in Southmont of Presbyterian SeniorCare, Washington.
He was born October 24, 1928 in Oil City, a son of the late George L. Walz, Sr. and Nina L. Daum Walz.
Mr. Walz was a 1946 graduate of Oil City High School, and went on to receive his bachelor of science degree in petroleum and natural gas engineering from Penn State University in 1955.
Mr. Walz served in the U.S. Coast Guard.
He retired, after 34 years of service, as the division manager of Columbia Gas Transmission.
He was a member of First Lutheran Church, Washington. He enjoyed bowling, and was a member of several bowling leagues. He was a charter member of Lone Pine Golf Club, was a lifetime member of B.P.O.E. No. 776, Washington, the Arms Club, and the Independent Club.
On April 2, 1955, in Oil City, he married Margaret I. Bell. Mrs. Walz died January 30, 2006.
On August 6, 2009, in Bethel Park, he married Patricia Addelman, who survives.
Also surviving are two sons, George Walz and Gary (Judy) Walz, both of Washington; two grandsons, Andrew L. (Aliesha) Walz and Samuel J. (Summerly Kulik) Walz, and two great grandsons, Leo and Hugo Walz.
Deceased are a granddaughter, Sarah Jane Walz and two brothers, Dick and Bill Walz.
Friends will be received Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. in the Piatt and Barnhill Funeral Home, 420 Locust Avenue, Washington, where services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 10, 2019 with Reverend Dr. Kenneth N. Schott officiating. Entombment will follow in Washington Cemetery's Mausoleum.
Memorial contributions may be directed to McGuire Memorial Home at 2119 Mercer Road, New Brighton, PA 15066, or at www.mcguirememorial.org. Online condolences may be expressed on our website at www.piattandbarnhillfh.com. Piatt and Barnhill Funeral Directors, Charles R. Piatt, owner/supervisor, and Lawrence K. Donovan, Director.
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Memories and Condolences
for George Walz
April 12, 2019
Psalm 90:10 says that the days of our years are 70 years, And if because of special mightiness they are 80 years.
May the memories of the wonderful times you shared together bring a smile and joy in your heart.
Chris Edwards
April 9, 2019
Condolences to the family. Mr. Walz was a wonderful man. I only knew him a short while, but instantly knew how good of a gentleman he was. I was his teammate in the Columbia Gas Bowling league. This year was my first year to play, and he was always very nice and welcoming. He gave me good advice and always had a smile on his face. He will be missed very much. God Bless.
Lisa Hersh
April 9, 2019
Im sad to hear about Uncle Georges passing and Im so sorry for your loss. I loved seeing Uncle George when he would visit my dad in the Pacific Northwest. I loved listening to his stories. He was a lot of fun. May he Rest In Peace.
Allan & Rosie CENIS
April 9, 2019
Knew Mr. Walz to be a fine man. He always had a smile, handshake, and warm welcome to all. Our condolences and prayers to the family and friends. May God's comfort and grace be always with you.
Terry Bergren
April 8, 2019
George was a loving and special man. He will be missed!
John Olshefski
April 8, 2019
I always respected George for his service to our country in the Coast Guard. He was a great friend and an excellent bowling buddy. May he find eternal peace in the presence of our Lord.
LANCE VALLEE
April 8, 2019
Thoughts and prayers
Gretchen Maynard
April 8, 2019
Marcy, Gretchen and George from Arizona send our condolences to our Walz family members. We hold our cousin George in our hearts what a spectacular guy! We will miss him.
Debbie Hoffer
April 8, 2019
George will be sadly missed. My son always enjoyed bowling with him. George was his "bowling buddy" and everytime I saw him he always was interested to find out how Josh was doing. Prayers for the entire family.
Doug Odham
April 8, 2019
Christy Odham and I send our sincere condolences. I was on George's team this year in the Columbia Gas Bowling league. He was a great man and was always in good spirits. I'm going to miss that cool "shimmy" and shoulder brush that he'd give us after hitting a strike. He always made me smile.
Sheldon Epstein
April 8, 2019
Walz Family,
Please accept our sincere condolences for your loss of George. He was a good neighbor to us for many years.
With deepest sympathy,
Sheldon and Nancy Epstein
Barbara Anderson
April 8, 2019
I'm going to miss bowling with George, he was always smiling and had a way of making me smile.
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