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Wilz, Jeff T. “Willy”

Jeff T. “Willy” Wilz, age 64, of New London, died on Saturday, February 2, 2019.

He was born on January 11, 1955, in Appleton, the son of the late Robert and Dorothy (Erickson) Wilz. Jeff was a jack of all trades and worked many jobs, but he loved to work on cars and was a longtime employee of Fremont Auto Center. He enjoyed making trips to Hurley with his lifelong friend, Jeff Gorges and the Gorges brothers.

Jeff is survived by his children, Kris (Jason VanMatre), and Clint, both of Oshkosh; three grandchildren, Wynter Wilz and Zeke and Villin VanMatre; his brothers and sisters, Bob, Prescott, AZ; Steve (Connie), New London; Nap, Appleton; Joel (Connie), New London; Terry (Jodi), Weyauwega; Shane Tews, Weyauwega and Fawn (Dan) Tauber, Appleton; many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Adam and Mark Wilz; and two nephews, Eric Wilz and Jonathan Prochnow. Per Jeff’s wishes, a small, family get-together for prayer and reflection will be held at a later date. .

Jeff’s family would like to thank Sarah and Emily from ThedaCare Hospice for all of the wonderful care and patience they provided.

The Lewin Funeral Home, Fremont assisted the family with arrangements.

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