William Stolz Iii

STOLZ, William III, Dr., went home on October 22, 2008 after a long, valiant struggle with numerous health problems. Born on March 28, 1945 in Ft. Lauderdale, to William Stolz, Jr. and Sylvia (Mrus) Stolz. Bill grew up on Long Island, New York, his first years in Hempstead and then Smithtown where he met his wife of 42 years, Dr. Claudia Grace Matherly Stolz. He has resided in West Carrollton for many years. Together they produced four surviving children: William T. and wife Hollis of Columbia, MO, Ryan M. and wife Marie of Athens, OH, Casey C. and partner Lauren Sarver of Kettering, OH, and Caitlin M. and husband Keith Wissler of Moraine, OH; A devoted family person, he loved each child dearly, as he did the four granddaughters: Adison Stolz, Lily Wissler, Layla Stolz, and Emma Wissler. He is survived by brother Thomas Stolz (Catherine), Anderson, IN, and sister Sueanne (Bruce) Faulkner, of Seneca, SC., nieces, nephews, and a special aunt by marriage, Emma Kearney. He proudly served his country in Vietnam, 1968-69, and separated from the service after four years, achieving the rank of Cpt. Over the course of his life he was involved not only in his practice of podiatric medicine but also in community service, such as Boy Scouts of America, Olympics of the Mind, and Special Olympics. He was committed to the life of David's United Church of Christ, a community of peace and comfort to him. A celebration of his life will be held Saturday, October 25th at 10:00 AM, at David's United Church of Christ, 170 W. David Rd., Kettering, with Rev. Rebecca Erb-Strang officiating. Burial in David's Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday, from 6-8:00 PM at the Routsong Funeral Home, 2100 E. Stroop Rd., Kettering. Condolences and other remembrances may visited at www.routsong.com.

Funeral Home:
Kettering Routsong Funeral Home
2100 E. Stroop Rd.
Kettering, OH
US 45429