Robert T. Wertz, of Newark, passed away on Monday February 7, 2022 at the age of 76.
Rob was a proud member of the United States Army where he served from 1967 – 1969 as a mechanic on a gun boat in Vietnam. After an honorable discharge he continued working as a mechanic.
Rob enjoyed working with his hands and especially liked tinkering with cars. He loved his dogs Charolette and Brutus the pug. He also loved being with his family.
Rob is preceded in death by his mother Micheline Marowski, his father James George Wertz, and brother Jimmy Wertz.
Survivors include his life partner of 30 years, Elsie Reyes, sons, David Wertz (Sherry Stackewicz and children Tyler and Sierra), Corky Wertz (son Corey), Carl Reyes and Henry Reyes and his sisters, Fran Skinner and Freda Caldwell, along with 6 nephews and 1 niece.
Burial will be at 2 pm on March 11 at DELAWARE VETERANS MEMORIAL CEMETERY, 2465 Chesapeake City Road, Bear, DE 19701.
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