Maintenance worker Nicholas Janz, 40, from Warrens, WI killed in Volk Field accident
Steve Rundio
July 3, 2019
CAMP DOUGLAS, WI —
A 40-year-old facility maintenance specialist from Warrens is dead after an accident at Volk Field.
The Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs reported that Nicholas Janz died while performing duties at the military base July 1. He was pronounced dead about 11 a.m. by Tomah Memorial Hospital staff.
A DMA spokesperson said Janz was replacing light bulbs on a runway when he touched a "live electrical source."
In a press release, DMA said it is working with state and local officials to review the details of the accident. The release described Janz "as a diligent and dedicated employee, and all of the Wisconsin DMA mourns his loss."
Janz is survived by a wife and three children. He had been employee with DMA since 2010.
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CAMP DOUGLAS, Wis. (WKBT) -
A state employee died Monday at Volk Field near Camp Douglas, Wisconsin.
Few details are being released, but in a statement the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs says, "the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs is deeply saddened to announce that one of our state employees died while performing their duties at Volk Field today. DMA is working with local and state officials to review the details of the accident and release of the individual's identity is pending notification of next of kin. While no words can soothe the pain of their loss, we pledge to the family the full support of the Wisconsin DMA family during the difficult days and weeks ahead."
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Nicholas L. Janz
Warrens - Nicholas L. Janz, age 40, of Warrens, Wisconsin, passed away Monday, July 1, 2019. Nick was born December 21, 1978 to Gary and Bobbi (Schenk) Janz. He was married to the love of his life on May 26, 2007.
Husband. Father. Son. Brother. Uncle. Coach. Friend.
Nick was born and raised in Wisconsin Rapids. He and Amy built their home and life in the country with their children Mackenzie, Jaedyn, and Cooper.
Nick worked at Volk Field for the Department of Military Affairs since 2010.
He is survived by his wife, Amy; children Mackenzie, Jaedyn, and Cooper; parents Gary and Bobbi Janz; sister Sara Janz, brother Jesse (Katharine) Janz, brother Justen Janz, brother-in-law Eric (Rochelle) Christie, sister-in-law Kaitlyn (Kyle) Bain; brother-in-law Jeremy (Carrie) Schumacher; father and mother-in-law Pete and Denyse Schumacher; Grandmother Marjory Schenk; and beloved nieces and nephews and friends.
He was preceded in death by brother Brian Janz and brother-in-law Paul Ryszka; grandparents Jesse and Margaret Janz, and Jack Schenk.