Paul R Betz, of Mesa, AZ passed away December 31st, 2013. He was born in Mt Vernon, IL on July 6, 1921 to Rev. and Mrs. Matthew J Betz of Grand Rapids, MI. Paul graduated from Western High School in Detroit, MI, then attended Wayne State University, receiving his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1946 following service in the US Army during WWII. Paul held the rank of Technical Sargent (TSgt) and was based in Anchorage , Alaska. Paul taught English in South America for several years before pursuing a career in Banking, working for the First National Bank in Chicago, IL for 24 years. He enjoyed travel, sports statistics and music (playing the piano, baritone and trumpet). He retired to Mesa, AZ in 1976. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church. He is survived by his brother Matthew Wayne Betz of Ypsilanti, MI and his many nieces and nephews. Paul was a kind and generous man. The family will gather to honor Paul in a private service, and Paul will be laid to rest at Greenwood Cemetery in Grand Rapids, MI.
