Eugene F. Volz of Hatboro, PA passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 30, 2014, at Holy Redeemer Hospice, Meadowbrook, PA. He was 91.

He was the husband of the late Elizabeth “Bitzy” Bromley Volz.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late George and Anna C. Boyle Volz.

Mr. Volz was a long time resident of Holland, Buck County before moving to Southampton. As a freshman at LaSalle College in 1942 he left school to enlist in the Army and became one of the last “horse soldiers” with the 124th. Cavalry. Selected to participate in the Army Specialized Training Program, he attended the University of Utah and subsequently volunteered for the infantry where he served as squad leader during the Ardennes-Alsace, Central Europe and Rhineland campaigns with the 70th Division and was awarded a Bronze Star. Upon his discharge, he returned to LaSalle earning his bachelor’s degree in education. In 1984, Mr. Volz retired as Director of Personnel with Unisys Corporation. He formerly was employed with Philco Ford as Corporate Manager of Training and Development and manager of Organization and Personnel Development.

Active with youth groups, he was one of the founding members of the Penn Academy Boys Club coaching baseball and basketball. He was also the assistant scoutmaster of Troop 280 BSA in Holland and assistant district commissioner of Playwicki District BSA. He later became an instructor with the evening Division of LaSalle College where he taught courses in Human Relations and Business.

He is survived by his four children, Kevin Volz of Holland, Sheilagh Volz of Hatboro, Peter Volz and his wife, Patricia, of Warminster, and Brian Volz and his wife, Maxine, of Feasterville. He is also survived by his seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Thursday, September 4, 2014, from 10:00 AM until his Funeral Mass11:00 AM at St. John Bosco Church, 235 E. County Line Road., Hatboro, PA 19040.

Interment with military honors will take place on Friday, September 5, 2014, at 11:00 AM at Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to St. Joseph’s Indian School, 1301 N. Main Street, Chamberlain, South Dakota 57325.