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Birth: Dec. 29, 1913MaywoodCook CountyIllinois, USADeath: Dec. 28, 2011Rock IslandRock Island CountyIllinois, USAHerbert A. Golz, 97, of Rock Island, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2011, at St. Anthony's Care Center, Rock Island.A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012, at St. Pius X Catholic Church, Rock Island. Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home, Rock Island, with a rosary recited at 3 p.m. Burial will be at National Cemetery, Arsenal Island, with military honors by Moline American Legion Post 246. Memorials may be made to Woman's Choice Center, Bettendorf or St. Pius X Catholic Church.Mr. Golz was born on Dec. 29, 1913, in Maywood, Ill., the son of Albert O. and Jessie M. Ruff Golz. He married the love of his life, Mary M. Pfeifer on Dec. 11, 1943, in Maywood. She preceded him in death on March 15, 1991.He was a World War II Army veteran.Herbert was employed at Bituminous Insurance Company for 41 years, last as vice president of underwriting and analysis. He was honored with a plaque from his peers reading "Small enough to know you big enough to serve you."Mr. Golz was a member of St. Pius X Catholic Church since 1959 and a past member of Knights of Columbus.Herbert loved his family, had a strong faith in the Catholic Church and enjoyed working in his yard and vegetable garden.Survivors include his children and their spouses, Jim Golz (Cathy Brown), Coal Valley, Judy (Tim) Schrader, Greg (Jan) Golz, Patty (Dan) Strang, Eileen Cloninger, Ed (Debi) Golz, Maureen (Ric) Fiebig, all of Rock Island; grandchildren, Jon, Chrissy, Nick, Paul, Anna, Mark, Katie, Zach, Shawn, Jessie, Kyle; 13 great-grandchildren; a brother, Francis T. Golz, Westchester, Ill.; and numerous nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his son, Lieutenant John Bryan Golz, a Navy pilot who was killed in action after being shot down over Laos; a brother and two sisters.The family wishes to thank the staff and residents of St. Anthony's Care Center for all their care, kindness and friendship to Herb during his time at St. Anthony's.(Rock Island Argus)  Family links:  Spouse:  Mary Margaret Pfeifer Golz (1922 - 1991)  Children:  John Bryan Golz (1945 - 1970)* *Calculated relationship Inscription:PFC US Army World War II Burial:Rock Island National CemeteryRock IslandRock Island CountyIllinois, USAPlot: P - 1350