He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He also served in the Air Force and Navy. Gary enjoyed building street rods and deep sea diving. He also enjoyed spending time with his family.
Mr. Walz was preceded in rest by his parents, Robert and Betty Walz, and a brother, Keith Walz.
He is survived by his wife, Lisa Walz; children, Jennifer Summers (Jan), Robert Walz (Courtney), Christopher Walz (Erin), and Lindsey Lyvers (Cody); and four grandchildren, Trent, Mia, Conrad and Braxton.
His funeral will be on Tuesday at 7pm at the Heady-Hardy Funeral Home, 7710 Dixie Highway, with cremation to follow. Visitation will be Tuesday from 2pm until the time of service.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the Wounded Warrior Project.