Obituary of Richard A. Geltz

Richard A. Geltz, age 89 of Niagara Falls NY, died Thursday July 22, 2010 in the Schoellkopf Health Care Center in Niagara Falls. Richard was born October 9, 1920 in Niagara Falls, NY, the son of the late Louis and Celeste (Walck) Geltz. He was a graduate of Trott Vocational High School in Niagara Falls and was a lifelong resident. Richard was a Millwright, employed by Wendt's Manufacturing in Niagara Falls, NY, retiring in 1986. He was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church. Richard was an avid bowler, fisherman and model ship builder. He loved baseball, especially the NY Yankees. He married Caroline (Coyle) Geltz on December 12, 1970. Caroline predeceased him on November 6, 2006. He is survived by his children, Rick (Chris) Geltz of Lockport, Mike (Grant) Geltz of Oakland, CA, Sue (Jerry) Lambert of Ransomville, Carla "Cookie" (John) O'Malley of Niagara Falls, Becky (Dave) Sled of Lockport, John (Roxanne) Geltz of Ransomville, and Janice (Jerry) Hoover of Sanborn; two step daughters, Peggy Coyle of Lewiston and Carol Ann (Leo) Lehner of Cupertino, CA; a brother, Kenneth (Shirley) Geltz of Lewiston, and many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held Monday, July 26, at 10:00 AM in Our Savior Lutheran Church, 2759 Military Rd., Niagara Falls, with the Rev. Glenn Richardson officiating. There will be no prior visitation. Burial will be in Niagara Falls Memorial Park Cemetery, Lewiston. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Our Savior Lutheran Church, 2759 Military Rd., Niagara Falls, NY 14301. Arrangements have been entrusted to HARDISON FUNERAL HOME, N. Fourth & Ridge Streets, Lewiston.