William George Walter

William George Walter Age 81, of Braidwood, IL passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side, Monday, June 27, 2022 after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease and cancer. Born July 18, 1940 in Nyack, NY to the late George and Anne (nee Scriven) Walter. Veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Bill retired in 2001 from Stepan Chemical Company after many years of employment. He was a proud member of the National Rifle Association and the IL State Rifle Association. Bill was a true outdoorsman, spending time hunting, fishing, and shooting his rifle were his favorite pastimes. He loved his family and especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren sharing many jokes and his infamous one-liners. Surviving are his wife of sixty years, Gail Ann (nee Nungesser) Walter, whom he married October 21, 1961 in Washington, DC; three daughters, Kim (Robert) Wagge of Godley, IL, Lori (Robert) Haley of Braidwood, and Vicki (Randal) Schnurstein of Braidwood; eleven grandchildren, Patrick (Judith Harper) O’Reilly, Joshua (Nikki Billingsley) O’Reilly, Katie (Ryan Hams) O’Reilly, Danielle (Johnathan) Marma, Meghan (Chris Kuchar) Petersen, Kylie (Joshua MacNicol) Hinich, Abbigale Haley, Meghan Haley, Jessica Biros, Jennifer Schnurstein, and Matthew (Lauren) Schnurstein; many loving great-grandchildren; one brother, Paul (Elizabeth) Walter of New Hartford, NY; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Donald (Donna) Nungesser of Fredericksburg, VA; sister-in-law, Patty Nungesser of Woodbridge, VA; and numerous nieces, nephews, and their families. Preceding him in death were his parents, George and Anne; brother and sister-in-law, Charles (Ann) Walter; sister, Lynne Lewis; brother-in-law, Ronald Nungesser; and great-granddaughters in infancy, Amethyst and Dezirae. The family would like to thank the staff of Lightways Hospice for their dedication and compassion during these difficult times. Per Bill’s wishes cremation rites will be accorded and a private graveside service with military honors will be held at Quantico National Cemetery in Triangle, VA at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in his name may be directed to: American Parkinson’s Disease Association: https://www.apdaparkinson.org/ American Cancer Society: https://donate3.cancer.org/ or to Lightways Hospice: https://lightways.org/.

William George Walter

July 18, 1940 - June 27, 2022

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