Born in Germany, Mr. Podz and family emigrated to the United States in the early 60s. He spent most of his work life in Sterling Heights and Lake Orion, Michigan, and a number of years back in Germany, before retiring in Florida and at last relocating to the Stuart area in 1998.
He was a master craftsman in tool and dye making, having worked for Iroquois Manufacturing in Warren, Michigan for 20 years.
Mr. Podz was of Lutheran faith.
He is survived by his daughter, Gabriele Pfeil and her husband, Dirk of Munich, Germany.
A graveside service will be held on May 16, 2012, at 11:00 AM at Fernhill Memorial Gardens in Stuart, Florida.
A guestbook is available at www.aycockfuneralhome.net
All arrangements are entrusted to Aycock Funeral Home, Stuart, FL.