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Richard Walz Obituary
WALZ Mr. Richard J. "Dick" Walz, age 69 years, of Jefferson City, Mo., died Monday, October 16, 2006, at his home. Dick was born November 24, 1936, in Jefferson City, Mo., the son of Milo H. Sr. and Esther Beck Walz, both deceased. He was married on November 28, 1963, in Jefferson City, Mo. to Geraldine "Gerry" Schmitz Bowman, who survives at the home. A life long resident of the Jefferson City area, Mr. Walz was a graduate of Jefferson City High School and the University of Missouri at Columbia. He was Vice-President of Milo H. Walz Home Furnishing Center and managed the appliance center. He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church; a member and past president of the Jefferson City Jaycees and a member of the Southside Business League. Dick loved to bar-b-que for family, friends, charitable groups and enjoyed fishing. He was a loving, caring and giving husband, dad, grandpa, brother, and friend. Other survivors include: two daughters, Janet Lynn Rush and her husband, Marty of Jefferson City, Mo. and Karen Brittain of Jefferson City, Mo.; two sons, Greg Bowman and his wife, Becky of Jefferson City, Mo. and Todd Walz and his wife, Lacey of Texas; two brothers: Don Walz and his wife, Norma of Jefferson City, Mo. and James Walz and his wife, Marinell of Jefferson City, Mo.; one sister, Ruth Downey of Surprise, Arizona; nine grandchildren, Brad Bowman, Bryan Bowman, Alex Brittain, Nicole Brittain, Shelby Vessell, Kayla Vessell, Katelyn Rush, Justin Walz, and Tanner Walz. He was preceded in death by one sister, Doris Walz, and three brothers, Milo H. Walz Jr., Herbert Walz, and Robert Walz. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 23, 2006, in the Freeman Chapel. Interment will be at Riverview Cemetery. Visitation will be at the Freeman Mortuary from 1:00 until 4:00 p.m. Sunday. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the Hospice of Jefferson City and Mid-Missouri or the American Cancer Society. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Freeman Mortuary. www.freemanmortuary.com
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Jim & Gail Risse
October 24, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Kim Schmitz
October 23, 2006
My deepest sorrow to my Aunt Tootsie, to Todd and his family, to Greg and his family. I am going to miss the wonderful smile and laughter that my uncle always had. He will be greatly missed by me.
Julie Schneider
October 20, 2006
to all of the family members,
I'm sorry about your loss.I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers
Lori (Rush) Banks
October 20, 2006
To all the family Dick leaves behind, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I know he will be missed deeply. Cherish the memories he gave to you and made with you...he touched many lives.
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Steve Walz
October 20, 2006
My deepest sympathies to Aunt Gerry and to Todd, Karen, Janet, and Greg. I will miss a great Uncle and Godfather and have very fond memories, especially being the master of the grill during pool gatherings at Uncle Bob's.
Deepest sympathies,
Steve, Shelley, and Henry Walz
JIM WERNER
October 20, 2006
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS DICK WAS A TRUE GENTLEMAN JIM D. WERNER LINN CREEK MO.
Alex Brittain
October 19, 2006
I wish I could've gone out on the lake with you one last time, Grandpa. Thanks for all the memories. I'm gonna' have a drink at Mortimer's in your honor!
I love you and I'll miss you. Rest In Peace.
Charles F. (Fred) Case
October 19, 2006
My deepest sympathy to Dick's family, especially Greg Bowman.
Jefferson City Jaycees
October 19, 2006
The Jefferson City Jaycees would like to offer our deepest sympathies on the passing of one of our leaders. Dick will always be remembered in Jaycee Spirit and Love.
Kathleen Henley
October 19, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Edward (Ed) Sanders
October 19, 2006
A neighbor when we were very young and remember playing cork ball with him many times: Lived 2 doors up from him . May he rest in peace.
Larry and Judy Scrivner
October 18, 2006
You have our deepest sympathies.
Don Rumer
October 18, 2006
Sorry to hear about the passing of a friend and a grade and high school classmate.
David Goller
October 18, 2006
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
SAM BEAVERS
October 17, 2006
My profound sympathy to all of Dick's family. I knew Dick since we were at Simonsen High School in the early 1950's. I was saddened to learn of his passing. The world is a bit poorer place for Sam Beavers today
Terry Morris
October 17, 2006
To the family, please accept my deepest sympathies. I had the pleasure of joining Dick and other friends on a fishing trip last year. Dick's warm smile, friendship and humor added to the experince beyond measure.
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