Wayne Martin Volz Lakeland, Florida Formerly of Saginaw
Passed away in Lakeland, FL where he has resided for the past 25 years, on Sunday, October 1, 2017, age 86 years. He was born on August 16, 1931, son of the late Martin J. and Emily Geraldine (Basner) Volz, in Caro. Wayne graduated from Vassar High School, Class of 1949 and still attended the annual class reunions. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He retired from J.P. Morgan Chase Bank on December 30, 1991.
Wayne married Mary Louise Knoebber on January 22, 1955, she predeceased him on January 2, 1991. The result of this 36 year marriage was six children, five boys in a row until they finally got their girl and they shut down the baby factory. They enjoyed dancing and playing cards. His passion was reading.
Survivng are his sons, Matthew, Gary (Claudette), Joel, Scot (Marcia) and David Volz; one daughter, Mary Volz (Butch); grandchildren, Martin, Jake, Jenny (Steve), Kate (James), Eric (Kety), Marc, David, Brandon and Tracy (Robert); great grandchildren, Daniella, Robert, Oliver, Brittany, Brianna, Brendan, Eli and Caleb; his brother, Gary (Roberta) Volz; his sister, Donna Jones; also many nieces, nephews and the entire Knoebber family.
Memorial service will take place at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 27, 2017 at W. L. Case and Company, 4480 Mackinaw Road. Rev. Rob Schmidt will officiate. Friends may visit with the family from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider Book Trust or the American Cancer Society.
Funeral Home:
W. L. Case and Company Mackinaw Funeral Chapel
4480 Mackinaw Road
Saginaw, MI
US 48603