William Richard Bartz, Sr., age 74 of Austin, Texas passed away on Friday, June 13, 2008. He was born on June 16, 1933 to Louise and Richard Bartz in Williamson County, Texas. He was survived by his wife, Ellen Bartz; children, Jimmy Bartz, Sr. (Jim), William R. Bartz, Jr. (Bill), Gram Jones; grandson, Jimmy Lee Bartz Jr.; great-grandchild, Tyler Bartz. Graveside service will be held at 10:00 am on Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at Forest Oaks Memorial Park.