John Earl Wirtz Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of John Earl Wirtz (Van Buren, Missouri), born in Ellington, Missouri, who passed away on December 23, 2025, at the age of 86, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Earl Wirtz to pay them a last tribute.
As John Earl departs from our midst, his spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved John Earl. Though John Earl may no longer walk beside us, his legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Wirtz and Edith D. Wirtz (Crunkleton); and his brothers, Robert Wirtz and Authur "Ricky" Wirtz. He is survived by: his nephew Matthew; and his niece Sharon Kaye Wirtz of Poplar Bluff. He is also survived by many cousins, family and friends.
