HARRY A. PUTZ

Harry A. “Wizard” Putz, 68, Burlington, died March 4, 2014, at his home. He was born in Wauwatosa on Nov. 19, 1945, to the late Harry and Alta (Warfield) Putz. He spent his early life in Sheboygan Falls where he graduated from Sheboygan Falls High School. He also attended UW–Oshkosh where he received a bachelor’s degree in education and UW–Whitewater where he received a master’s degree in special education.
In 1966 he joined the Naval Reserves and served in Vietnam from 1969 to 1970.
On Aug. 31, 1968, in Oshkosh, he married Marilyn Kaye Sperger. Following marriage they made their home in Oshkosh before moving to Burlington in 1970, where they raised their family.
He was a teacher for 30 years in the Burlington and Mukwonago school districts. Upon retiring from teaching he became the energy manager for the Mukwonago School District until his full retirement in 2011. He was a member of the Vietnam Veterans of American and VFW Post 11038. He enjoyed playing Pai Gow poker, volunteering for teacher organizations and various veteran organizations in the community.
Survivors include his wife; daughters, Kristin (Niles) Stenmark, Franklin, Aimee (Mark) Lusic, Amherst, Kimberly Putz, Long Beach, Calif.; grandchildren, Anja and Asher Stenmark, Maddie and Cal Lusic; his beloved service dog, Moe Harry Putz; brother-in-law, Martin (Carol) Nemitz, Sheboygan Falls; nieces and nephews, Lisa (Scott) Nemitz, Sheboygan, David (Katie) Nemitz, Plymouth, and Daniel Nemitz, Sheboygan Falls.
He was further preceded in death by his sister, Joyce Nemitz.
The family would like to say a very special thank you to Dr. Paul Webber and Dr. Syed Haider and their staffs, and Aurora VNA Hospice for their care, concern and compassion during this difficult time.
Visitation is Monday, March 10, from 10-11:30 a.m., at Polnasek-Daniels Funeral Home, 908 11th Ave., Union Grove, followed by a committal service at noon at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Union Grove.
Well-wishers can visit www.danielsfamilyfuneral.com.