George was born in Seymour, Texas, on February 19, 1927. He was married to his beloved wife Emma Joyce Wirz for 68 years.
George is survived by his children Toni Wirz Getz (husband Gordon, daughter Amanda Thomas), David Wirz, Diane Wirz Clark, and grandson Jacob Clark; as well as brothers Paul Wirz (wife Diane), Jim Wirz (wife Linda) and Annie Rose Wirz Shock (deceased husband Vernon Shock). George is preceded in death by his wife Emma Joyce Wirz, mother Gertrude Reinke Wirz, and father Will Wirz; brothers Bill, Benjamin, Herbert, and Buddy Wirz (wife Betty) and sister Marjorie Wirz Langford (deceased husband Bill Langford).
George was a Navy Veteran of WWII, graduated as a pharmacist from the University of Oklahoma in 1950, and owned Wirz Drug for many years before he went to work for the Veterans Administration. He retired as a pharmacist from the Albuquerque Veterans Hospital in 1991. George was a long-time member of the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church and loved farming in Muleshoe and spending time at his vacation home in Red River.
Online condolences may be offered on our website at www.resthavenfuneralhome.com. Arrangements under the direction of Resthaven Funeral Home & Memorial Park, Lubbock, TX.
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