Charles "Wayne" Mutz

Wayne Mutz of Houston, Texas passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2013 at the age of 68. Wayne was born in Taylor, Texas on December 19, 1944 to the late Charles and Vernice Mutz. He grew up in Blue, Texas and graduated from Lexington High School. Wayne pursued his career in the automotive industry, and was employed by Southwest Lincoln-Mercury for 23 years. At the age of 43, he began his long battle with Multiple Sclerosis.

He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Gloria Mutz; mother-in-law, Ruby Gruszeczka; son, Charlie Mutz and wife Traci of Pinehurst, TX; daughter, Lisa Cole and husband Ben of Hockley, TX; grandchildren, Chris Mutz and wife Allison of Spring, TX, Brittany Cole, Benton Cole, Tristle Cloud and fiancé Jaimin Garabedian of Tomball, TX, Troy Cloud; great-grandchild Caden Mutz; niece, Brenda Cantrell of Longview, TX, and a multitude of cousins.

Visitation will be held 5-8 pm on Thursday, April 18 at Pat H. Foley & Co. Funeral services will be held 10:00 am Friday, April 19, then, laid to rest at Memorial Oaks.