Funeral arrangements for Tom Walz announced

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Burlington, IA-  The funeral arrangements for former Burlington Police Officer Tom Walz have been announced.

According to a news release, visitation for Walz will be held Tuesday, December 7th, from 5 to 8 PM at Burlington Memorial Auditorium, with funeral services to follow at 10:30 AM on December 8th, also at the auditorium.

There will be no graveside service, and a family memorial will take place at a later date.

The family has requested that memorials/donations be made to Toys for Tots, the Elks Club, Local Food Pantries, and Gigi’s Playhouse Down’s Syndrome Achievement Centers.

Walz worked in the Burlington Police Department from 1980 until 2016, and later as a local mail clerk along with his volunteer work with multiple local organizations.