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William F Mollenhour JR
May 2, 2022
For whatever reason the obituary for Mr. Katz popped up on my email. It is coming upon 4 years since his passing and I still, and always will remember how much of an influence he had on me. Frequently I still relate to someone a story about him. My mother stayed in contact with him when he went to the new Jr. High. I now have two daughters who are educators as well as a "new" wife. They have all heard me speak of him and have said that they hope that they are remembered as fondly as he was by me. I've told them what I felt he did, always put the student first.
Steve Cole
May 13, 2018
Ervin Junior High was a great experience when I went there. Mr. Katz was well liked and highly respected. I enjoyed running into him and chatting a few times as an adult, and he was delightful. Deepest sympathies to Karol and family and his many friends. Take comfort in the difference he made in peoples lives.
Bill Mollenhour
May 10, 2018
Mr. Katz was my Science teacher 1961-62 and what a teacher he was. Without a doubt the most inspiring educator in my 6 years of Secondary and then to include the following 10 years of college and post-graduate school. If only all in the education field were able to spark an interest in students the way he could. I can only imagine how wonderful a husband, father and grandfather he was. I am so sorry for your loss. Heaven has gained a magnificent addition
Burt Walker
May 9, 2018
Wayne was such a great man and educator. Will miss him.
Taina Boone Martin
May 9, 2018
To the Katz Family:Mr.Katz was a nice and good and respectful and honest principal that i knew for 3 years at Ervin Junior High School when i was a student going there. He will be missed and is now with our lord and savior Jesus Christ.Rest in peace.Taina Boone Martin Raytown Mo
Taina Boone Martin
May 9, 2018
To the Katz family: My sincere thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this day of sorrow .God Bless and Best Wishes. Taina Boone Martin and family Raytown MO
Cindy Thompson
May 9, 2018
Prayers for the family as you grieve the loss of an incredibly caring man. Mr. Katz was so supportive and encouraging of me as a rookie teacher. Throughout my years at Ervin, he became a friend and a mentor. I can truly say he was the best principal ever!
Sandy Burris
May 9, 2018
A prayer for sympathy for you and yours
we are thinking of you at this time of
sorrow. I worked for Mr Katz at Ervin
and he was so good to me.
Cindy Trollope
May 8, 2018
So sorry for your loss. It has been years, but 3 & 2 baseball is where I knew him & his family from. From times at the ball park watching my Dad coach the team & my brother Billy playing ball. My prayers are with your family in this time of sorrow.
Mary Burasco
May 8, 2018
All three of my children went through Ervin Junior High when he was Principal and I was
President of the PTA and liked working with him while my kids were there. He was a great and fair Principal to work with and I liked working with him after I went to work for school district. He will be missed.
Don & Sue Forbes
May 8, 2018
Our sincere sympathy to the family. He was a wonderful gentleman.
Dennis Veal
May 8, 2018
When I was ready to start my teaching career, I had several positions to choose from. Wayne interviewed me for an opening at Ervin and by the end of it, I immediately knew that he was the principal I wanted to teach for.
45 years later, I can look back on that as one of the best decisions I've ever made. It was a privilege to have Wayne as my mentor and my friend.
Suzanne Siler
May 8, 2018
Sending thoughts and prayers ...Wayne was one of my favorite principals..he was always open to implementing programs to help the students who were At Risk and in need of help ....thank you Wayne for your gifts of kindness and support ...you will be missed
May 8, 2018
Sorry for your loss. May Prayer comfort you. 1THESSALONIANS 5:17
"Pray Constantly"
Wendy Schenk
May 8, 2018
I still have my honor society membership card from Ervin Jr. High signed by him in the early 1980s. He was caring and gave us students great encouragement. Prayers to his family.
Tammy Bisbee
May 8, 2018
Such a nice man. He was a caring principal back in the Ervin Jr. High days. Prayers for his family.
Patti McLean
May 8, 2018
Rest in peace
Rod Criss
May 8, 2018
Many prayers to the family of Mr. Katz!! One of these best/cool principals I ever had!!
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