Warren Edward Nolze, born Oct. 1, 1930 in Livingston, N.J. to Jacob and Edna Tappen Nolze, passed away Dec. 25, 2008.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother William, sister Mickey and son Ian.
His survivors include his wife Phyllis; sons Warren Joseph and wife Jackie, William and wife Patricia, Andrew and partner Samuel Hammer; his daughter Julie and husband Keith Hansen; grandchildren, William, Brian, Emily, Joshua and Kyle Nolze and Mellissa Fick and Lacey Hix; great-grandchildren Robert and Cody Fick, Javon Nolze and Adrianna Hix; his brothers Harold and Millard and sisters Hellen Koller and Francis Slator along with many nieces and nephews.
Friends and family will remember him for his kindness to others, his love of animals and his willingness to help. He was a proud Air Force Veteran and displayed his American flag every day. He left us on his favorite holiday, surrounded by family celebrating the spirit of Christmas.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Donations may be made to the Reno Veterans Hospital or Reno Hospice.
FitzHenry's Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for arrangements.