To the Hartz Family,   Sorry to hear about your Dad.
Chris & Todd Erling

My heart felt condolences to you all. I just learned of your dad's passing. I am truly sorry ,he was one of a kind. Loved being around all of you growing up. May he rest in peace and hopefully tipping a few with my mom and dad.  Take care, God bless. He will always be with you in heart . 

So sorry for your loss.  My sincere condolences to the family.  Sincerely, Karen (Hartz) Johnson

Susan , our deepest sympathy to you and Wayne's entire family.  Happy polka memories of the group from Iowa will remain with us forever along with his big smile!  Hugs  🙏💐🍻🎶

Wayne will be remembered as an upbeat guy who always had a mischievous smile on his face!

Our deepest sympathy to Sue and all Wayne’s family.  We always enjoyed seeing you at dances. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sorry we cannot be with you today. Karl & Waynette Rocycki 

Susan and family - 
My deepest sympathy on the passing of Wayne.  What a wonderful gentleman Wayne was.  I always enjoyed our trips with the band to the Iowa area, and even the trips Wayne and Susan made to Kewaskum, WI for the polka fest.  We all have so many wonderful memories that were made together that remain with us forever.  Sending thoughts and prayers to you at this time.   Hugs...

Sending our sincere condolences to your family and sorry we can't be there.  Wayne's sense of humor and his love to spread of laughter will be missed but the memories will live on forever. 
Sending Love and Hugs,
             Luanne & Jim Miller, Ely

So sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing. Thinking of you Sue, Cindy, Kathy and the whole family. God be with you.
Nancy (Keitel) Rutenbeck — John Deere

all the 4th of july party's we had together, this sad news has made it to AUSTRALIA   OMG.  SAD NEWS

MUCH LOVE TO ALL
ELLIOTT S. JOHNSON

To the Hartz Family,
There is just no easy way to go through our parents going to heaven.   I just don't think we are ever ready.  I am sending my deepest condolences to you and your  family.   Your Dad was such a patriarch, such an amazing man.    I had the blessing of seeing him this past year at Oxford Junction.  He and his wife were enjoying the music.  He spoke of his family and how proud he was of each of you. I  snapped this photo of them with my mom, Elaine Schoening.   Sheri, I am so happy that we got to see each other briefly at our 40th reunion recently.   Your family is included in a lot of great memories I have from being raised in DeWitt.    I will be propping you up in prayer.    God's Blessings and comfort to you in this time.  Julie Schoening McDaniel 

You are in our prayers eveyln Evans. Walt lehman

Lots of good memories at races and times

Dwayne and Kathy's home. 

I met Wayne working at Central Steel Tube company while going to college. Wayne was farming  and we both worked 2nd shift. Wayne always came to the races to see our cars race. Once he told me he enjoyed sitting at his house and listening to the sound of race engines being ran on my dynamometer. Rest in peace my friend. Larry Goldbeck

So many memories from years ago. Wayne was a load of fun! Remembering the closet full of Hamm’s at the farm. Our thoughts and prayers are with Susan and all the family.

Wayne was always the life of the party and never wanted the night to end.  Loved to dance, especially years ago to Dave Dighton.  
Sorry to hear about your loss;  Susan, Kathy, Sheri, Cindy, and Dwayne.  

So sorry to hear of your dad's passing. 
I will always remember when he polka danced with me at Fairyland! 
He was a sweet guy! 
Thoughts for the family, and Sue. 

Sharing photos from Dwayne Hartz family pictures June 2021

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Wayne Edward Hartz

June 27, 1938 – March 22, 2022

The Runge Mortuary & Crematory

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