Walter V. "Wally" Mutz

1933 - 2014

Mutz, Walter V. "Wally" Of Brown Deer, WI. Passed away Tuesday afternoon July 15, 2014, while surrounded by the love of family at the age of 80. He was born Sept. 8, 1933 to Frank and Loretta Mutz in Granville, which is now the Northwest side of Milwaukee. Wally was raised on a farm, became a volunteer firefighter and worked for the Brown Deer DPW for 38 years. On June 14, 1958 he married Mary Jane Schmidt and together they raised 5 children. Together with the love of his life Mary, he loved to garden, restore tractors, go up north to Hazelhurst as often as possible, find that deal at a rummage sale and be with family. Survived by his wife; Mary (nee Schmidt), children; Jeff (Barb), Tim, Tom (Kim), Sharon (Eric) and Greg, grandchildren; Paul, Chris, Steven, Nicole, Ben, Doug and Megan, 5 great-grandchildren and many other family and friends. Preceded in death by his parents; Frank and Loretta, and siblings; Alvin "Ebbie", Teddy, Frank, Martha, Carol and Rosemary. Visitation 4-7:00 PM on Sun., July 20, 2014 at the funeral home. Prayer vigil Sun. 7:00 PM. Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 AM on Mon., July 21, 2014 at St. Catherine of Alexandria Church, 8661 W. 76th Pl,m Milwaukee, WI 53223. MEET AT CHURCH. Interment church cemetery. Special thanks to all of his caregivers. Though He is no longer with us, we can be comforted knowing that after the Resurrection, we will see him again in Paradise. No tears, no regrets, no crying, "Today make someone smile."