Memorial contributions may be made to Masses (to the Hirtz Family), the American Cancer Society or the Mended Hearts Inc. Chapter #120. Loving husband and best friend for 53 years of Betty Hirtz (nee: Gentemann); dear father of Jo-Ann Schulte (Dan), Kathy Reller (Steve), Mindy Rothermich (Brian) and Rob Hirtz (Jo Ann - nee: Dickbernd); dear brother of Jerry Hirtz (Doris), Gene Hirtz (Dee) and the late Jack Hirtz; loving grandfather of Cory Schulte (Dedra), Cari Hoff (Matt), Scott and Todd Reller, Tyson & Jason Rothermich, Lindsay, Lynette & Alex Hirtz; loving great grandfather of Ally and Addy Schulte. Mr. Hirtz was a member of All Saints Catholic Church, American Legion Post #313, St. Peters, Knights of Columbus Counsel #1587, St. Peters; he was a musician for 61 years and a former member of the Melody Makers and The Swing Kings. Mr. Hirtz also worked as a Quality Control Inspector for McDonnell Douglas for 42 years before his retirement. He most recently worked at Baue Funeral Homes as a Funeral Service Assistant since October 2, 1995.