William R. Wertz (Gruner)

William R. Wertz was born in Long Beach, Calif. June 7, 1944 and died in Redding, Calif. July 6. He was preceded in death by his brothers Stephen Gruner of Moses Lake and Raymond Wertz of Santa Rosa, Calif. He is survived by his companion Valerie "Rose" Hardy and daughters Angela Copple and Michele DeRouin. A celebration of life will be held July 30 at the Salvation Army Church in Redding, Calif.