Floyd Edward Mutz, 89

Floyd Edward Mutz, 89, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2008, in Clark Fork, Idaho.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2009, at 3 p.m. at Christ Our Redeemer Lutheran Church with Pastor Steve Nickodemus officiating. Mr. Mutz will be buried in Pinecrest Cemetery next to his wife Dorothy.

Floyd was born on Feb. 2, 1919, in Los Angeles, Calif., to Earl and Ava Mutz. During World War II, Floyd raised turkeys to feed the troops overseas. After the war he followed construction jobs in various locations in California, Nevada, and Washington. Seeking a more permanent life style he took a job with Union Oil Company at Collier Carbon and Chemical Corp. in Brea, Calif. He worked as a pipe-fitter and crew foreman.

Floyd married Dorothy Swagan on April 27, 1962, in Santa Ana, Calif. Floyd retired after 25 years and he and Dorothy went on to run concession stands at the Los Angeles County Fairgrounds. Floyd and Dorothy were snowbirds for many years, finally settling in Hope, Idaho. Following Dorothy's death in 2005, Floyd moved to Clark Fork.

He is a member of Christ Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Sandpoint. He enjoyed his dog "Missy," playing pinochle at the senior center in Clark Fork, and playing poker with his friends.

He is survived by his two sons, Floyd E. Mutz and William R. Mutz; two daughters, Marian Garrett Ratzak and Paula Johanna Baxter; and six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and wife Dorothy.

Lakeview Funeral Home in Sandpoint is handling the arrangements. Please visit Floyd's online memorial at www.lakeviewfuneral.com and sign his guest book.