Lloyd Solarz, 90 of Wayne, Michigan passed away March 19, 2021. Lloyd was born in Holdingford, Minnesota on September 8,1930 and lived there until he was 10 years old when his family moved to Wayne, Michigan. Lloyd graduated from Wayne High School in 1948 and joined the Navy where he served for four years. In 1952 Lloyd began working at Ford Transmission Plant in Livonia.
Lloyd married Mary Mulholland on October 15, 1955, was married for 65 years and raised 4 children. He attended the University of Detroit and earned his Bachelor degree in Business Administration. He achieved this while being married, working full time, and raising children. Lloyd retired from Ford in 1988 after contributing 36 years. Lloyd was a member of the Knights of Columbus, American Legion and was an officer of the Wayne High School All annual Class Reunion. Lloyd enjoyed being an active member of St. Mary Catholic Church where he proudly ushered during mass on Sundays.
Lloyd had a variety of interests that included playing cards and games, sports including golf and bowling, and especially watching the Detroit Tigers, Lions and Michigan Football. Lloyd also enjoyed square dancing, playing the organ, wood working, reading, and spending time with his grandchildren. After he retired, he and Mary enjoyed traveling across the United States and visiting family and friends.
Lloyd was preceded in death by his sister Philomena Solarz Fulner and his brother Chester. Lloyd leaves behind; wife Mary Muholland Solarz, daughter Mary M. Solarz, son, Mark (Joan), daughter, Susan Zerona (Mark) and son David (Barbara), grandchildren; Nicholas Zerona, Craig Solarz, Matthew Solarz, Jared Solarz, Eric Solarz and Emily Zerona.
A strolling visitation (25 people at a time) for Lloyd will be held Tuesday, March 23, 2021 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm at Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 34567 Michigan Ave., Wayne, Michigan 48184. A funeral in state will occur Wednesday, March 24, 2021 from 10:30am to 11:00am at St. Mary Catholic Church, 34530 Michigan Ave., Wayne, Michigan 48184. A mass of Christian burial will occur Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at 11:00am at St. Mary Catholic Church. A burial will occur at Knollwood Memorial Park, 1299 North Ridge Road, Canton, Michigan 48187.
Contributions in Lloyd’s memory may be made to the American Heart Association.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.HarryjWillWayne.com for the Solarz family. Thank you and take care.
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