Rick Dean Petz

Williamsburg-Rick Dean Petz was born March 26, 1954 in Williamsburg, the son of Edward and Audrey (Smith) Petz. He graduated from Williamsburg High School. Rick was united in marriage to Gale Shaver on May 13, 1988 in Parnell. To this union they were blessed with a daughter. They later divorced. Rick worked in the concrete business. He enjoyed boating, fishing, camping and working on cars. Rick passed away Thursday, June 29, 2017 at the Bird House Hospice of Johnson County in Iowa City at the age of 63 years.

He is survived by his daughter: Lindsey (Nick) Schropp of Parnell; a grandson: Jarek Schropp; five siblings: Annette (Nick) Smith of Frisco, TX, Connie (Bob) Richards of Iowa City, Joe Petz of Williamsburg, Angie (Craig) Cochran of West Branch and Dave Petz of Williamsburg; two sisters-in-law: Barb Petz of MO and Brenda Petz of FL. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers: Duane, Lyle and Denny Petz and a great niece and nephew.

Celebration of Life Visitation will be 4:00 to 6:00 pm Friday, July 14, 2017 at the Powell Funeral Home in Williamsburg. There will be a private family memorial service at 6:00 pm. Memorials are for the Bird House Hospice of Johnson County. Messages and tributes may be left at www.powellfuneralhomes.com.