Dorothy Ann Waltz

ADRIAN- Dorothy Ann Waltz, age 96, died on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at the Hampton Manor in Adrian, Michigan while under the care of Hospice of Lenawee and surrounded by her children. On the snowy morning of February 20, 1928, Dorothy was born at home in Ogden Township, MI , one of Arthur and Adeline (Tonneberger) Roback’s nine children. Dorothy started her education in a one room schoolhouse before moving on to Rice School and graduating from Metamora High School in 1945. On March 28, 1948, Dorothy married Edward Waltz, Jr. at Fairview Church of the Brethren. For the next 39 years, Dorothy and Ed raised their family in Aggie Country and shared much love and laughter before his death on October 21, 1987. Dorothy was naturally outgoing, loved being around people and probably knew half the population living in Lenawee County. Dorothy was employed at Stauffer Chemical in Weston, MI for 28 years working in personnel. For thirty years, Dorothy shared her time and positive attitude as a volunteer at Bixby Hospital. She was involved with the Eastern Star, Adrian Garden Club and Philosophical Educational Organization (PEO). Dorothy was a long-time member of the Adrian First United Methodist Church and was active in the United Methodist Women’s group. After retiring, Dorothy took up golf and played in several leagues, making friends wherever she played. Dorothy’s pride and joy was her family, and she attended her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren’s sporting events and school activities faithfully. She is survived by her children, Pamela Swisher of Naples, FL, Yvonne (Harold) Bailey of Adrian, MI and Steven (Eva) Waltz of Sand Creek, MI; grandchildren, Jennifer Bailey, Joshua Bailey, Rita (Lou) Della-Badia, Kyra (Luke) VanSlooten, Leon (LeAn) Waltz and Karl Swisher; great-grandchildren, Justin (Layna) Bailey, Alli Bailey, Jake Bailey, Louie Della-Badia, Joey Della-Badia, Kendall VanSlooten, Lauren VanSlooten, Quinten Waltz, Payten Waltz and Marshall Traver; great, great-grandchildren, Kimber Bailey and Berkley Bailey; siblings, Roger Roback, Wayne (Karen) Roback and Gordon (Shirley) Roback; and sisters-in-law, Jan Roback, Helen (Leonard) Mepham and Barbara Damon; and many wonderful nieces and nephews. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ed; and siblings, Florence Roback, Richard (Doris) Roback, Melva Jean (Clarence) Walker, Carl (Patricia) Roback, Don (Jean) Roback; sister-in-law, Carol Roback and brother-in-law, Harry Damon. Visitation for Dorothy will be held on Sunday, May 19, 2024 from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Wagley Funeral Home, Adrian. Funeral services will take place on Monday, May 20, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Alice Ford and Pastor Jamie Driskill officiating. Burial will follow at Fairfield Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church of Adrian or Hospice of Lenawee. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.WagleyFuneralHomes.com

Dorothy Ann Waltz

February 20, 1928 - May 15, 2024