Wilferd "Bill" Richard Wirtz's Obituary
Wilferd “Bill” Richard Wirtz, 90 years young, of North Olmsted, Ohio passed away on July 1, 2022. He was born on April 1,1932 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Joseph and Rose (nee Wensink) Wirtz. Bill, affectionally known as “Doc”, was a proud veteran of the United States Navy. He was a graduate of The Ohio State school of Dentistry and retired from his practice after 30 years of serving the community. Doc’s greatest joys in life were spending time with family and friends. His presence will be missed, but his love will live on. He spent much of his free time bowling or you could find him unwinding with the sports channel and cheering on his favorite sports teams. He will be missed by his beloved wife Christine (nee Gerling) of 31 wonderful years; loving children John “Vic”(Amy) Wirtz, Gregory Wirtz, Kate (Matthew) Forgach, Julia Boris, and Heather Boris; cherished grandchildren Andrew, Melissa, Aaron, Laura, Brody, Mason, Winnie, and Alex; and brother of Rosemary Calvert (deceased). Family and friends are welcome on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 from 9:00AM-10:00 AM, at the Sunset Chapel 6245 Columbia Road, North Olmsted, Ohio 44070. Memorial services will take place at 10:00 AM at the Chapel. Bill will be privately laid to rest at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bill’s memory to Northeast Ohio SPCA Pet Shelter, 9555 Brookpark Road Parma, Ohio 44129. Online condolences and memories may be left Bill’s memorial page at www.sunsetfuneralandcemetery.com.
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