THE TEXAS CHAPTER OF AOMCI

Wilbur William Goltz Sr. passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2008.

Mr. Goltz was a longtime member of the Grapevine Lions Club, serving in numerous capacities. He was a 20-year volunteer firefighter in Grapevine. He was a past president of the Dallas Marine Association and the Texas Chapter of the Antique Outboard Motor Club. Mr. Goltz owned Southwest Marine in Grapevine for many years. He was also active in many local civic organizations. He was predeceased by his parents, William and Helen Goltz, and a brother, Leroy Goltz. Survivors: Wife, Alma Goltz; daughter, Laura Mango and husband, David; sons, Wilbur Goltz Jr. and Steven Goltz; grandchildren, Diane Junge and husband, Brandon, and Patrick Mango; great-granddaughter, Faith Junge; and brother, William Goltz and wife, Vickie. end

On July 8, 2008 our club lost a good friend, member, and ex-president who worked hard for many years for our club and fellow members. Wilbur was our president in 2002 and 2003 and I held the same jobs then as I do now so I worked with Wilbur for the club. Wilbur was always active in the club and he and I traded motors and parts over the years. He had a good sense of humor and I never heard him complain about members or the club, more than I can say for myself. The picture below was taken by Louis Rothermel at a Chapter Dry Meet at George Jacobs place in Sherman Texas on March 6th or 7th, 1999. I have the 33 hp Evinrude that Wilbur is standing with in the picture. I did not buy it directly from him, but it went through a few hands before I bought it. Like so many other motors I have from deceased members, I intend to keep the motors and the memories of those that once owned them.

For a number of years Wilbur would sponsor a dry meet in Grapevine on the parking lot of a large Hardware store. Wilbur covered all bases: entertainment for the ladies, place to eat, get together in the evening, and information about what to do in Grapevine. Wilbur was also an ex-racer and his hydro “ Damn Yankee “ with a racing PO was a familiar site at our meets. He will be missed and never forgotten. Owen

Members,

David Coffey Jr. brought to my attention that if you go to you-tube as below and put in outboards in the search place, many videos will be found on all types of outboards including antiques, restoring, running etc.

Owen

Lake Brownwood State Park