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John Walz Obituary
Fishers - John "Jack" R. Walz, 78, of Fishers, Indiana, passed away on March 28, 2021. He was born on September 19, 1942 to parents, Robert and E. Marie (Johnson) Walz in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Jack was a 1960 graduate of North Central High School. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army Reserves, serving as Master Sergeant until retirement after 21 years of devoted service. He also served as a Volunteer Firefighter for the Washington Township Fire Department. He spent most of his working career at Chevy Truck and Bus from 1966 through 2009. He was known amongst colleagues as "GI Joe."
Jack enjoyed traveling and camping with his family; most excursions brought about by the family RV. He loved the Lord, his family, his dogs, the USAR and NASCAR.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Nancy O'Dell Walz; daughter, Dana Walz, Fishers, IN, and her son, James Nauyokas; son, Kevin Walz (Beth), Fredericksburg, VA, and their children: Emily, Katie and Jacob; sister, Janyce M. Woodard, Ft Myers, FL; and a host of extended family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents Robert and E. Marie (Johnson) Walz.
Respectfully, there will be no funeral services, per his request.
Memorial contributions may be made in Jack's honor to the American Heart Association.
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Dick Pigati
March 25, 2025
March 25, 2025 - I was just thinking about you the other day. RIP my friend and comrade. Nancy, call me at 317/ 696-2287
Dick Pigati
Greenwood, IN
Dick Pigati
March 25, 2024
Hey Jack. I still think of you often. And Nancy and the kids. We met as Army buddies in Chicago in 1960. What a hoot we were! We had fun and then you brought me to Indpls where I met my future wife. Funny how things work out. Take care my friend, and see you soon. Dick Pigati (Indpls, IND) (3/25/2024)
D P
February 14, 2023
Here it is 2023 and I still think of Jack often. I do thank him for introducing me to my 1st wife, Joan. If that did not happen I would not have 3 great kids.
RIP Jack.
May God bless you Nancy,
Dick Pigati
Greenwood, IN
2/14/2023
Charles W Davis
April 2, 2021
Sgt Walz, Jack - you were a good a faithful soldier and friend. In all the years I was privileged to know you - I never saw you without a smile on your face. RIP Sgt Walz.
COL (ret) Chuck Davis
Dick Pigati
April 2, 2021
Jack and I met in 1960, in Chicago, Illinois. We were both in the US Army and were reporting to our new duty station. We shared an apartment downtown. He invited me to come to Indpls, IN with him where I me my first wife, Joan. We stayed in touch for awhile after I got out of the service. Nancy, Dana & Kevin I'm so sorry about Jack's passing. May God bless you during this time. And Jack, RIP comrade.
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