Richard Wertz, 68, of State College, Pa., formerly of Columbia, S.C., died Monday, February 14, 2011, at his residence. Born September 20, 1942, in Indiana, he was the son of the late David and Fern McIntyre Wertz. On August 21, 1965, he married Sandra Lanasa, who preceded him in death. He is survived by a daughter, Nicole Klett , and her husband, Eric, of Chapel Hill, N.C.; three grandchildren, Emma, Eliot and Erin; and one sister, Cynthia Gindlesperger, and her husband, Norman, of Alexandria, Va. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in education from Penn State University in 1964 and also earned a Ph.D. in education from Columbia University. Richard was a professor of business administration for over 30 years, he retired in 2008. He was a member of the Lutheran faith. A graveside service will be held on Sunday February 20, 2011 at 10:00 a.m., at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Gotha, Fl. Arrangements entrusted to Woodlawn Memorial Park & Funeral Home. Online Condolences may be offered at www.woodlawnfuneralhomegotha.com