Clarence C. Wirtz , age 86, of Crown Point, IN, passed away Monday, May 17, 2004, at St. Anthony Nursing Home in Crown Point. He is survived by: Wife- Dorothy 1 Daughter: Helen Gene Giorgio of Crown Point 1 Son: Michael Tina Wirtz of Crown Point 8 Grandchildren: Christine Martin, Philip, Catherine & Stephen Giorgio Anne, Elizabeth, Joseph & Daniel Wirtz 1 Brother: Leo Wirtz 2 Sisters: Sister Anne Wirtz and Therese Smock He was preceded in death by: Daughter- Suzanne Martin Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 19, 2004 at 10:00 AM at Geisen Funeral Home, Crown Point and at 10:30 AM at St. Mary Catholic Church in Crown Point with Fr. Pat Kalich officiating. Burial at St. Mary's Cemetery in Crown Point. Friends may call at Geisen Funeral Home, 109 N. East St., Crown Point on Tuesday, May 18, 2004 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Prayer service will be on Tuesday at 7:00 PM. Mr. Wirtz was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, the Catholic Order of Foresters, graduated from Bishop Knoll formerly known as Catholic Central, retired from U. S. Steel with over 42 years of service, an usher at the church for many years and an Army Veteran of World War II.