Richard "Dick" William Waltz
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Richard "Dick" William Waltz, 85, passed away surrounded by his loving family on July 24, 2022. He was a longtime resident of Franklin.
Dick was born on April 10, 1937 in Marion County to Roscoe and Jeanette (Records) Waltz. He married Wanda (Lynn) Waltz on June 8, 1958. They celebrated 64 years of marriage together. She lovingly survives. Other survivors include his children, Jeff Waltz and Jill Jongeling (Tim); grandchildren, Lindsey Stevens (Daniel), Kaylyn Bower (George), Alisha Jongeling, Austin Jongeling, and Holly McCollom (Seth); great-grandchildren, Easton, Paxton, Sloane, Aiden, Audrey, George, and Penelope; brother, Joe Waltz; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in passing by his parents; sister, Joan Dunn; and brother, David Waltz.
Dick was a 1955 graduate of Franklin Community High School. He was a self-employed contractor and owned "Dick Waltz Trucking". He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Greenwood.
He enjoyed his work until he retired at the age of 81. Dick loved being outside and vacationing in Florida and Dale Hollow. Playing Aggravation and card games were two of his favorite past times.
A celebration of life service will be held Friday, July 29, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Flinn and Maguire Funeral Home, 2898 N. Morton Street in Franklin. Visitation will be Thursday, July 28, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens in Greenwood.
Online condolences and other expressions of kindness are appreciated at www.flinnmaguire.net