Paul L. Sturtz

11/23/31 – 1/12/16

Paul L. Sturtz passed away January 12, 2016 due to complications from Parkinson’s disease. He was 84 years old. Born to Edmund and Verna Sturtz in 1931, he lived the majority of his life in Auburn. During the 41 years where he worked for The Boeing Company, there was a span of 19 years when he achieved “Perfect Attendance”. After his retirement from Boeing in 1994, he and his wife Joyce moved to Enumclaw. He was very mechanically inclined and enjoyed working on cars and fixing small appliances. He also enjoyed watching his grandchildren play sports.

Paul is survived by his loving wife of 62 1/2 years, Joyce (Keller) Sturtz, sister Lois Olsen, and brother David Sturtz. His children include Lanny (Anna), Doug, Loren (Jeanette), Patti, Paul (Patty) and Becky (Bert). He has 8 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He will be missed dearly.

There will be a memorial at Messiah Lutheran Church in Auburn honoring him on Saturday, January 23, at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Harborview Burn Unit or Messiah Lutheran Church.