Harvey C. Bartz, 84, of Shawano, passed away peacefully following a brief illness on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2014, at the Shawano Medical Center with his family by his side.
Harvey was born Nov. 23, 1929, in the town of Waukechon, a son of the late Gust and Martha (Wissmann) Bartz.
Harvey attended Shawano High School, graduating in 1948. Following his graduation he worked at Weber Plywood & Veneer of Shawano, retiring in 1984 after 30 years of service.
On Feb. 5, 1955, Harvey was united in marriage to Alice Haut at St. James Lutheran Church, Shawano. Harvey was a lifelong member of St. James Lutheran Church. He enjoyed volunteering at the Shawano Senior Center and for Meals on Wheels. His wife, Alice, preceded him in death on March 7, 1984.
Harvey is survived by his daughter Joanne (Mike) Born, of Shawano; son, Donald Bartz, of Oshkosh; three grandchildren, Tim and Nicole Breitrick, and Emily Born; and a great-granddaughter, Gracie Hensel.
Harvey was preceded in death by his dear friend and companion, Joan Allen, of Shawano.
Funeral services for Harvey will be held on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014, at 11 a.m. at Schroeder-Mickelson Funeral Service. Pastor Roy Rinehart will officiate. Private family interment will be at Woodlawn Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the hour of service on Saturday.
In lieu of flowers and plants, memorials for the Shawano County Humane Society in the name of Harvey C. Bartz are preferred.
Schroeder-Mickelson Funeral Service of Shawano is assisting the Bartz family with the service arrangements.
Online condolences may be shared at www.schroedermickelsonfuneralservice.com.