Wayne Rotz

Wayne A. Rotz, 80, a resident of Elmcroft, Shippensburg, died on the morning of Saturday, March 17, 2012, at the Chambersburg Hospital.

He was born on September 21, 1931, in Shippensburg, a son of the late Merle and Edith Byers Rotz. On July 13, 1951, Wayne married Ms. Patricia A. Sensheimer in Chambersburg. She preceded him in death on February 10, 2008.

Wayne was employed at the former SKF Industries, Shippensburg, retiring after forty years, as a supervisor.

He was a member of the Messiah United Methodist Church, the Durff-Kuhn V.F.W. Post #6168, and the Minnequa Social Club, all of Shippensburg, and in his leisure time, Wayne liked to bowl and golf.

Wayne is survived by his daughter, Roxanne M. (David A.) Cooper of Fayetteville; his son, Timothy Rotz of Chambersburg; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his four brothers, Chester, Melvin, Harold, and Galen.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 21, 2012, at the Fogelsanger-Bricker Funeral Home, Inc., Shippensburg. Interment will follow in the Norland Cemetery, Chambersburg. Viewing will be one hour prior to the services on Wednesday, at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Messiah United Methodist Church at 30 South Penn St. Shippensburg, PA 17257 or the Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter at 2325 Country Road Chambersburg, PA 17202.