Obituary: Patrick K. Walz

Patrick Kirk Walz, April 5, 1974 – November 13, 2024

Patrick Kirk Walz, 50, from Manchester, Michigan, unexpectedly passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. Patrick’s family and friends will gather from 4 to 8pm with a Rosary at 7:30pm on Monday, November 18, 2024, at Eineder Funeral Homes — Manchester Chapel.

Tuesday, November 19, 2024, visitation is to begin at 9am at Eineder Funeral Homes — Manchester Chapel, with prayers beginning at 10am. Procession to St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church immediately follows visitation. Mass of Christian Burial is to begin at 10:30am at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church. Rev. Fr. Gerald Gawronski will serve as celebrant. Interment will immediately follow at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Cemetery.

He was born on April 5, 1974, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, to Edwin and Judith (Kirk) Walz. Patrick married the love of his life, Amanda Reviere, on July 5, 1997, in Adrian, Michigan. They had 27 blessed years together. He was in the graduating class of 1992 from Manchester High School. Patrick worked at Ford Motor Company as a transmission technician until his recent retirement. He also worked on the family farm, crops being their specialty. Patrick loved being out in the community where he was a part of
the Mason 148 Lodge in Manchester, Michigan Farm Bureau, the Manchester Tractor Club, 4-H Fairs, and the Manchester Swine Club, where he was an advisor.

He loved spending time with his children, especially attending farm shows, horse shows, skiing, and riding his Harley-Davidson. Patrick was a long-time member of St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church. He loved going to the U.P. to partake in Jeep activities. He also drove his tractor across the Mackinac Bridge at the annual Mackinac Bridge Antique Tractor crossing with his family and friends. He also frequently donated blood for the American Red Cross.

Patrick was working on his welding certification, which he would receive in December. He was a very generous person, who always thought of others first and was willing to lend a hand. Patrick will truly be missed by all who knew and loved him. Patrick is survived by his loving wife, Amanda; his children, Justin Walz and Claudia Walz; his mother, Judy Walz; his brother, Mark (Tracie) Walz; his sister, Laurie (Greg) Sanders; his nephew, Garett (Hannah) Sanders; his mother-in-law, Cynthia Kojima; and special friends Stephen Haeussler and Ryan Shankland. He is preceded in death by his father, Edwin Walz; his brothers, Bradley, in infancy, and Brian; and his father-in-law, Masahiro Kojima.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Red Cross, National Future Farmers of America at ffa.org, or the Saline Welding Program at RevTrakSWWCDonation. Please leave a message of comfort for Patrick’s family or sign his guestbook at www.EinederFuneralHomes.com.

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by Marsha Chartrand

Marsha Johnson Chartrand, a founder, writer, and copy editor with the Manchester Mirror, is a 50-year resident of Manchester. She has a long history of volunteer and community involvement.