William H Wertz

1939 - 2013

William H Wertz obituary, 1939-2013, Louisville, KY

BORN

1939

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Evergreen Cemetery

4623 Preston Highway

Louisville, Kentucky

William Wertz Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 14, 2013.

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September 17, 2013

Rick Albers

Dick was a fine man with integrity. He brought a lot to Anchorage Fire/EMS. He was a fine officer. It was a pleasure to serve with him. RIP Dick.

September 17, 2013

Larry Heaphy

Lt.Col Wertz (Ret)
After working under your command at Anchorage Fire & EMS for many years I found you to always be caring, compassionate, and professional about your job. You spoke highly of your friends and family and of their achievements. As a leader you assisted all of us through thick and thin and managed to remain positive. The good lord has found another great man to carry on his deeds. Rest in peace my old friend. God Speed.

September 17, 2013

Elizabeth Bryant

I am so happy that my wonderful nieces had him for a Grandfather. He was a great person, good father and a wonderful grandfather. My deepest sympathy goes out to Mike, Amy, the girls and rest of the family. He will be missed!

September 16, 2013

Eddie Webb

RIP Lt Colonel Wertz, it was an honor getting to serve with you. Prayers and thoughts go out to your family.

September 16, 2013

Arthur Cash

It was an honor to serve with Lt. Col. Dick Wertz at Anchorage, God's speed to you

September 16, 2013

Deborah Ernst

My deepest sympathy of father & grandfather. It was a honor & pleasure of knowing your father but only for a short time. I also care for him some. I learn lot from him . About the wars planes
and his time with the fire house. But he never forgot to mention about his wife and his family. How much he love them proud of them. But now he in no pain but he had touch many lives with good memories and thanks with the service he gave for freedom and second chance from fires. Dick you will be miss.

September 16, 2013

Rich St.Clair

I was a wet behind the ears kid when I met Lt. Colonel Wertz. Dick guided me and mentored me in the fire service. His words of wisdom are evident today in the man I've become. Thank you for your many years of service and for helping me find my career. Rest in peace my friend.

September 16, 2013

Joseph Frith

Rest in Peace Lt. Colonel Dick Wertz. Your attention to detail and dedication to the cause was always inspiring. You were a key player in the advancements in operations, services and the direction that are now seen in the excellence that the Anchorage Fire and EMS system provides. You touched more individuals that can be counted but none more than me. You were a great leader and a great friend, and thank you for being my Assistant Chief for all those years.

September 16, 2013

Brian Palmersheim

God Speed Mr. Wertz! Thank you for your service and sacrifice to this great nation. To the family, I share your grief in this time of bereavement with deepest sympathy and condolence.

September 15, 2013

Elizabeth "Buffy" Gerhart-Thompson

My father was on the Anchorage VFD under Dick's leadership and I remember fondly spending days up at the station with the guys during the Crusade for Children. He was a calm, authoritative man who was tasked with the unfortunate job of letting my family know when I had been in a grave accident about 20 years ago. His actions and words kept things calm in what could have been a very chaotic moment in a family's history. I am eternally grateful for Dick Wertz. I extend my heartfelt thanks to his family for sharing him with us in Anchorage, and my deepest condolences to all.

September 15, 2013

Terry Edington

Rest in Peace my friend

September 15, 2013

Thank you for your service to our country. Rest in God's eternal peace. From a grateful American.

September 15, 2013

Jay Reeves

Dick always brought a sense of honor and professionalism to the firehouse. I appreciate having been under his wing. Anchorage Fire EMS 1992-1999

September 15, 2013

Ed Vermillion

Rarely in life are you given the chance to come across a fine man like Dick Wertz. I had the distinct pleasure of being a friend of Dick while serving together in the fire service. He was caring, compassionate, funny, considerate and a true gentleman. Heaven has gotten a fine soul. Daryl & Mike you have my deepest condolences and you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

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