Myrene A. Volz

VOLZ, MYRENE A.

Myrene A. Volz, 93, of Menasha, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2009. She was born on June 23, 1916 in the Village of Embarrass to the late Emil and Laura (Zahn) Gehrt. Myrene married Victor H. Volz on September 15, 1945 at Zion Lutheran Church, Embarrass.

Although growing-up when women were expected to work in the home, Myrene chose a career in cosmetology. She attended the Accredited Beauty College of Appleton and worked in Shawano, Clintonville, and Manitowoc. Along with her husband, she owned and operated the Merle Norman Beauty Salon in Manitowoc. Upon retirement in 1980, they moved to Menasha.

Myrene was an active member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and served on the Altar Guild until recently when her health declined. She also volunteered extensively throughout the community, especially at Goodwill Industries and The Arc Fox Cities.

Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law: Lyndle and Kay Volz, Stuart, Florida and Larry and Cynthia Volz, Green Bay; four grandchildren: Kevin Volz and fiancée Barbara Pfent, Denver; Tracy Volz, Denver; Lana Volz, New York City; and Nathan Volz, Chicago; one great-granddaughter: Gillian Volz, Denver; and her friend and neighbor, Doris Lang. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two sisters, five brothers-in-law, and four sisters-in-law.

The funeral service for Myrene will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, October 26, 2009 at GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH, 2220 E. College Ave. Appleton. The Rev. Martin E. Koeller will be officiating. Burial will take place at Graceland Cemetery, Clintonville. The family will receive friends on Monday at the church from 9:30 am until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church are appreciated.

Wichmann Funeral Home
537 N. Superior St.
Appleton, WI 54911
(920)739-1231