Donald Putz Obituary
April 4, 1947-September 2. 2024
What a glorious day! On September 2nd, 2024, Don Putz, age 77 of Wartburg, was reunited with his wife, Helen and saw his Savior face to face. The words of his favorite song became reality “where forever he will be with the one who died for him, what a day, glorious day that will be”. Don was a faithful member of Fellowship Baptist Church. Don served his country in the United States Air Force in Viet Nam refueling fighter jets. Through the years, he taught drafting and was a guard at the prison. He enjoyed spending time with family, going to church, playing jokes on people and eating ice cream.
Don was preceded in death by his wife Helen and his mother Beatrice Patrick.
He is survived by his son, Jeff Putz, his sister Sandee (Brian) Collins, his aunt Margie Gibson, Brothers in law Leslie (Diane), Stanley (Cathy) and Wayne (Pam) Woods; sisters in law Charlene Hall, Gail Walker, Barbara Hall, Gail Woods and a host of nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends at Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg on Saturday, September 7 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. The funeral service will follow at 12 p.m. with Bro. Clayton Duncan and Bro. Randal Landrum officiating. Graveside service will be immediately after at Morgan Memorial Gardens with Military Honors, Legion Post #149.
Schubert Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Don Putz.
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1318 Knoxville Hwy P.O. Box 326, Wartburg, TN 37887
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