David Michael Vertz

September 29, 1958 - May 26, 2012

OBITUARY:David Micheal Vertz Jr., "Micky", aged 53 of Wellston, passed away on Saturday, May 26, 2012 at the home of his sister in Luther. David was born on September 29, 1958 in Detroit to David M. and Nina L. (Waynick) Vertz, and served his country with the United States Army as an Airborne Ranger. David loved his peaceful home in the woods near Wellston, where his surroundings enabled him to enjoy his passion of hunting and fishing. He was preceded in death by his father David Sr., and will be greatly missed by his mother Nina (David) Bellman of Holly, his sisters Robin (Donald) Porter of Luther, and LuAnn Miller of Flint, his nieces and nephew Ricky Padot and Tiffany Ramirez of Swartz Creek, and Crystal Padot of Fenton, along with many great nieces and nephews and good friends. Funeral services will be held for David at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 2 at the Stephens Funeral Home in Scottville, with Pastor Ken Simmons of the Luther Baptist Church officiating. Burial with Honor Guard rites will follow at Chalker Cemetery in Wellston. Friends may meet for a time of visitation on Saturday morning from 10:00 AM until time of services at the funeral home. Those who wish to make a memorial contribution in lieu of flowers are asked to consider Hospice of Michigan – Cadillac in David’s memory.