COLUMBUS -- Stephen K. Woltz, age 78, of Upper Arlington, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, December 9, following a lengthy battle with chronic lymphocytic leukemia, according to his obituary.
He was born March 10, 1939, in McArthur, Ohio to Noel H. and Waneta E. (Napper) Woltz.
A resident of Columbus most of his life, he graduated from North High School, Class of 1957. He attended Ohio State University; received an Associate of Science in Fire Science Technology from Columbus State Community College in 1974; a Bachelor of General Studies from Capital University in 1975; and a Juris Doctorate from Capital University Law School in 1981.
He began a fire service career with the Columbus Fire Division on Jan. 20, 1969 and served for 33 years. He served as a Lieutenant, Captain, Battalion Chief, and Assistant Chief in various positions with the Division, most notably as the Columbus Fire Marshal during the years 1983-1989.
The family will receive relatives and friends on Wednesday, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Shaw Davis Funeral Home, 4341 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio, with a service at 10:30 am on Thursday, December 14, 2017, at Central College Presbyterian Church 975 S Sunbury Rd, Westerville.
