Richard C Martz

Richard C. Martz, 79, of Beecher, died at his home Friday, October 26, 2012. Richard was born To Edwin and Louise Martz (nee Henney) in Chicago, Illinois on August 22, 1933. He married Elsie Mayer on April 2, 1955,was an electrician and loved woodworking. Surviving Richard are his wife Elsie, a daughter Lore Martz of Seattle, WA, a daughter Suzanne Martz Hailey (husband Robert) of Nashville, TN, a son Richard K. Martz (wife Theresa) of Peotone, IL and 4 grandchildren: Patricia, Richard W., Ben and Ray. Besides his parents, 3 brothers, Norman, Robert, and Howard and 1 sister Doris precede him in death. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 30, 2012, at the Hack Funeral Home in Beecher, IL from 2 until 7 p.m. with the service of remembrance immediately following. Burial will be private. Memorials may be directed to the Peotone Girl and Boy Scouts or the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 811 W Evergreen Ave. Suite 204 Chi., IL 60642