Waldo W. Waltz, 87, son of the late Clifford and Harriet Waltz, passed away unexpectedly on Sept. 19 at Miles Memorial Hospital. He was born March 20, 1925 in Rockland.
After graduating from Lincoln Academy in 1942, he attended Norwich University in Vermont. In 1943 he entered the service where he served in the European Theater with the 1663rd Engineering Co. of the 9th Army Corp. He was discharged in 1945 from the service and started working with his father at Weeks-Waltz Motors in Newcastle.
In 2002 he retired after 55 years in the automobile industry. Waldo was a member of the Damariscotta Baptist Church, American Legion Post 42 of Damariscotta, and the Alna-Lodge of Masons in Damariscotta.
He was known for his sense of humor, caring personality, and would often be seen around town sharing jokes and stories with his friends.
Waldo was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Banks, whom he married in 1947.
Surviving are their children, Perry Waltz and fiancée Mary Moroney of Fairfield, Denise Morang of Damariscotta, Debra and husband Darrell Benner of Newcastle, and Scott Waltz and girlfriend Alma Moulton of St. Petersburg, Fla.; grandchildren, Kristie Clark and husband Robert Clark Jr., Kerry Wunder and husband Scott, Kayla Benner and fiancé Rob McMullen, Dylan Benner, Josh Waltz, Matthew Waltz and wife Hannah; great-grandchildren, Rob and Bailey Clark, Kortney and Nate Sheeder, Matthew Wunder, Elijah Waltz, and Jacob McMullen; sister-in-law, Pauline Mann of North Attleboro, Mass.; and niece, Brenda Tyrone of Fairhaven, Mass.
Time of visitation 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Mon., Sept. 24 at the Strong-Hancock Funeral Home, 612 Main St., Damariscotta. A funeral service will follow at 1 p.m., also at the funeral home. Following the service there will be a gathering of friends and family at the American Legion, Rt. 1, Damariscotta. Private burial will be at the Hillside Cemetery in Damariscotta where he will be laid to rest with his wife Shirley.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Chase Point Assisted Living, c/o LCH Development Office, 35 Miles St., Damariscotta, ME 04543.
Condolences, and messages for the family, may be expressed by visiting www.StrongHancock.com.
Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Strong-Hancock Funeral Home, Damariscotta.
