Robert J. Waltz

Robert J. Waltz, 85, of New Philadelphia went to Heaven Saturday, June 6, 2015 in the Community Hospice House.

Born December 1, 1929 in New Philadelphia he was a son of the late Russell and Gladys Murray Waltz. Robert was also preceded in death by his wife, Hilde Waltz in 1990; son, Manfred Waltz; granddaughter, Victoria Waltz; brother, Richard Waltz and his sister, Vivian Maistrelli.

Robert was a member of the Army Air Corps during WW II, following his service he was employed for over 30 years at Greer Steel. He was a member of the New Philadelphia Moose, AMVETS, Dover VFW where he served on the burial detail, and he also attended Emmanuel Lutheran Church. He was a great outdoorsman who enjoyed camping, boating, hunting, fishing and he had a great love for animals.

Robert will be sadly missed by his son, Jerry (Jan) Waltz of Atwood; grandchildren, Rachel Sampson, Alicia Waltz and Samantha Waltz; great grandchildren, Amber and James Sampson; daughter in law, Diane Waltz of New Mexico and his long-time companion and friend, Carol Teter.

Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, June 10 at 11:00 am in the East Avenue Cemetery at New Philadelphia with Pastor Charles McNatt officiating. The Dover VFW will conduct military graveside services. Following the service a funeral luncheon will be held in the Toland-Herzig Monarch Center. Friends can call in the Toland-Herzig Funeral Home and Crematory at Dover on Tuesday from 5-7 pm. Those wishing to express their fondest memories of Robert may do so by visiting the online obituaries and flowers link on the funeral homes website.

Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice.