William Richard "Bill" Menze

William Richard "Bill" Menze of Lake Wales passed away Monday, November 16, 2009 at the Lake Wales Medical Center.

He was born September 28, 1940 in New York City, NY to the late Arthur & Erna Menze; he came here from Miami in 1990. He was a retired groundskeeper for Saddlebag Lake Resort and a member of the High Point Church. He enjoyed being outdoors watching birds and eagles and family times.

Survivors include his former wife, Catherine Menze of Lake Wales; daughters, Michelle Gamwell (Larry) of Lake Wales and Denise Buddi (Jim) of Miami; brother, Robert Menze of Babson Park; sister, Ann Cratty of Pasco County; three grandchildren, Matthew Gamwell (Choah), Jennifer Segal (Jeff) and Jessica Buddi; four great-grandchildren, Aidan, Dillyn, Asher and Caleb.

Memorial services will be held at noon, Saturday, November 21, 2009 at his residence.