Wolfgang (Wolf) Moritz of Springville passed away peacefully in his sleep Feb. 2, 2021 at St. Vincent’s East Hospital. He was born April 30, 1949 in Augsburg, Germany.
He proudly served in both the Navy and the Army during which he served in the Vietnam and Iraq Wars. During his time in the service Wolf became a computer engineer, later a web designer and a self-taught accordion player, where he was a long-standing member of the Alabama Accordionists Association.
A musician by heart, he would perform at various organizations, private parties, and events. He was well known as “Mr. Oktoberfest” of Cullman County where he played for the last 20-plus years.
He was preceded in death by his parents Frantz (Frank) Moritz and Margit Geborene Langer and brother Frantz (Frank) Moritz, Jr.
He is survived by his beloved wife Nora Moritz; sons Eric (Veronica) Moritz, Jason (Ginalyn) Moritz, and Jonathan W. Sepulveda; daughter Lynn S. Hanson; grandchildren Zack Marley Moritz, Seth Marley Moritz, Uriah Marley Moritz, Jaslyn Hope Marie Moritz, Christian Jerry Trujillo Moritz, Jelena Emily Moritz, Jilian Marie Moritz, Alyssa Nikole Marie Hanson, Kayla Ashlei Marie Hanson, and Hope Faith Marie Graves; and a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends.
A memorial for Wolfgang “Wolf” Moritz will be held Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021 at the Deerfoot Memorial Funeral Home located at 5360 Deerfoot Pkwy., Trussville, AL 35173. Visitation is welcome from 10-11 a.m. The family welcomes everyone to attend and to join them in remembering all the positive and wonderful things about their beloved Wolf.
*** Practicing social distancing. Masks are mandatory. No exceptions.***
The family will also be receiving flowers at the address provided above.
A Military Funeral will follow promptly at 2 p.m. at the Alabama National Cemetery, 3133 Hwy. 119, Montevallo, AL 35115.
The family would also like to extend a special thank you to Saint Vincent East SICU department for the wonderful care that was provided.
