Don Wolz

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January 7, 2021

Don is a dear friend of mine. I can't get myself to say 'was' because I just haven't accepted the fact yet that he passed. I have many, many memories of him, all of them great! He is my friend, but more than that, an older brother type if that makes... moreDon is a dear friend of mine. I can't get myself to say 'was' because I just haven't accepted the fact yet that he passed. I have many, many memories of him, all of them great! He is my friend, but more than that, an older brother type if that makes sense. I shot pool with Don since the late 80's early 90's meeting him through my dear friend Gary. Don and I shot pool on teams with Gary, Jen, Chris, Vic, and many many more over the years. We would stay out late and talk after pool and we even found time to share a beer or twenty on occasion. Don could cut through a drab, sad moment with a one-liner that would put the room in stitches. His sense of humor was one of his strong points only out shadowed by his love of family and his enduring friendships.

Quick story: My family planned a trip to Texas one year and of our 5 stop tour, I made sure one was to San Antonio. We took the kids to the Alamo and then went to lunch when Don surprised us by meeting us there. It was already set that we would meet up that night to shoot pool but Nancy would stay at the hotel to watch the kids. Don felt the need to meet us at lunch to at least say hello to Nancy since she wouldn't be joining us that evening. Don was in San Antonio by himself as he just relocated and Sandy was still in the house in Joliet. When I went to his place I heard the TV on and looked in the window only to find him asleep on the recliner. I walked back to the vehicle and started to leave. I thought, Don would kick my ass if I left. I pulled back into the parking spot, walked up to the door and lightly knocked. He didn't wake up, I thought again about leaving, but walking around with 'ONID' on my sixhead (I'm bald, much larger than a forehead) didn't seem like a good idea so I went back to the door. 'ONID' would be Don punching me and the 'DINO' tattoo from his fingers being imprinted on my sixhead backwards. I then rang the doorbell and he jumped out of the recliner like he was shot out of a cannon. We went out for the night shooting pool, telling stories, catching up and drinking lots of water. Hey, there is water in beer you know. At the end of the night, Don asked me to take the pool cue home that I was shooting with but I just couldn't. I said it belongs to your children or grandkids.

I could go on and on with memories and stories but I'm sure I've already put a few of you to sleep. Jenny/Chris, Kim and family, I hope to see you again sometime soon to hug the stuffing out of you and tell you how much I care about Don. Gary/Lynn, and family, I'll see you all again soon and break down and cry like a little kid when I do.

To you Mr. Wolz.....Don.....my friend!! I know you're in Heaven and I know I'll see you there someday since the devil has a restraining order on me. I'll rack them up when I see you. We'll laugh and reminisce about the old times, maybe even share some water. less

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January 7, 2021

Dad came to visit us when Zoe was 1 1/2 years old. Hank and I asked him to babysit one evening so we could have a rare night out. After dinner and a movie, we returned home around 10:00. Dad was asleep on the floor in Zoe’s room, with his arm... more

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January 6, 2021 · via iPhone

Jen and Kim I hope you enjoy this memory. We were on our way to a Citywide Tournament, and your Dad was driving Bob, Mark and myself. For some reason Gary wasn’t with us. I was next to Don, Bob was behind me, and Mark next to him. Your Dad told us... more

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Gary Wolz Sure wish I’d been there for that one. Not sure why I wasn’t there. Of course I’d heard that story over the years, and it never gets old. Thanks for the memory!
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December 30, 2020 · via iPhone

Shooting pool with dad during one of our visits to see him in San Antonio

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December 30, 2020 · via iPhone

On our way to citywide pool tournament. I’m pretty sure this was the dream team year. It was so cool to play pool with my dad, my brother, and my soon to be husband!

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December 30, 2020

One of my favorite memories of Don was his annual Thanksgiving visit when we lived in Houston. He and Sandy would drive over from San Antonio and spend a day and a night with us. Along with Chris and Jen Tate, Lou Binder and Suzy Walker and the girls... more

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Gary Wolz This is one of my favorite photos of Dad with a grandchild. A funny story to accompany, was that on occasion when we had an important event to attend, Dad would come watch the kids. Not wanting to be a “downer” grandpa, he’d basically never put... more
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December 29, 2020

Dad and I had many great memories playing pool together on various teams. One particular team was our 1993 team which made it to the final 16 teams (out of several hundred) at the national finals in Vegas. This was a memorable team not only because we... more

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Jennifer Tate I was hoping someone would post this picture!
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December 29, 2020

I have so many wonderful memories of my dad, I don't even know where to start. We loved watching scary movies together, playing cards (rummy) while drinking our flavored tea, going to the empty school parking lot in his little MG and doing 360's on the... more

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December 28, 2020

I met Don very early on when he bowled on Friday nights with my parents. He was always a nice guy to me back then even though I was a grade school kid back in the 60's . When I would sit there drawing up diagrams of electrical circuits, he'd come by and... more

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December 27, 2020 · via iPhone

Our hearts are with you

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December 27, 2020 · via iPhone

Sandy is my sister and Terry and I were very sorry to see them move to Texas because we always enjoyed spending time with them. Don was always fun to be around whether it was just to drop by for a visit or a family Christmas party or picnic. We managed... more

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December 27, 2020 · via mobile

This is Randy Wolz's wife,Jennifer. While I never had the pleasure of meeting Don I heard wonderful things about him. I am so sorry for the heartache and loss of him to the Wolz family. May all that are hurting from his passing receive comfort and love... more

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