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Rick S. Beltz Rick S. Beltz, 48, of Pflugerville, passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2011. Father, husband, son, brother, uncle, friend, a true giver has been taken from this world. Rick was born on September 12, 1962, in Hartford City, Indiana. His childhood took him to Woodbury, Minnesota. Growing up he enjoyed camping with his family and playing on an ice hockey team. He graduated from Woodbury High School in 1980, and graduated from the St. Paul Institute of Technology two years later. Shortly after, Rick moved to Austin, TX. He started work at the Texas Water Commission in 1991. Rick and Melissa married in 1991. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, including Melissa's two previous children Erin and Michael. Life in Austin and later Pflugerville consisted of boating, snow and water skiing, and he had a passion for working on cars and computers. Rick was preceded in death by his dad Robert Beltz. He leaves behind his loving wife Melissa Harrison Beltz; three children, Ricky Beltz, Erin Terry, and Michael Clarkson; parents Irene and Bob Westlock of Tyler, TX; sisters Peggy Williams and Beth Bently, and brother Jon Beltz and five grandchildren. A memorial celebrating Rick's life and memory will be held on Sunday, July 10, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 511 E. Pflugerville Pkwy, Pflugerville, TX 78660. In lieu of flowers, it is requested that memorial donations be made to St. Paul's Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 28, Pflugerville 78691, check reference line: The Beltz Family Fund. Obituary and memorial guestbook available online at www.wcfish.com

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Published by Austin American-Statesman on Jul. 9, 2011.

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Beverly Haldiman

August 2, 2011

I met Rick through the consolidation of multiple agencies that resulted in the TNRCC ("Trainwreck"). We worked together in the IR department. He was a smart, industrious guy who knew how to laugh and have fun while working hard. I offer my deepest condolences to this family.

Joe Pacheco

July 10, 2011

My condolences to the family. Rick was a good person.

July 10, 2011

I wish to extend my sympathy to the Beltz family and ask God to give you comfort in the lost of this wonderful guy. I admired Rick for his strong work ethic at the TCEQ. He was always busy working but took the time to respond with a smile and offer assistance to others. I shall always think of him whenever I see a white Ford Bronco!

Carolyn Adams (Austin, TX)

Russ Boyd

July 10, 2011

Rick and I worked together to build one awesome wide area network at TCEQ. Working with him was a great experience.

Jennifer K. Martin-Sholes

July 9, 2011

I was shocked to learn of Rick's passing. I haven't seen him in the last couple of years but the last time I did a walk-by through my old stomping grounds at the TCEQ I bumped into him and he was as I remembered him - - smiling, happy, and glad to see me. I'm grateful that I have that memory and feel blessed to have known him. I am sure he will be missed by anyone who ever was fortunate enough to know him.

David McMullen

July 9, 2011

Rick was a great guy and I was truly shocked to hear about losing him. He helped me tremendously when I worked at TNRCC and was always positive and fun. We shared work and laughs. I had not talked to him or seen him in a few years, but the last time I did, he was glad to see me. I am so sorry to lose him.

Peter Escalante

July 9, 2011

Rick was a friendly and conscientious co-worker that was always ready to help or to lend a friendly ear. Anytime he spoke about his family, he did it only as a devoted husband and father could. We are going to miss him a lot.

God bless you all,

Pete Escalante

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