Jeep Walter

John F. 'Jeep' Walter, 78, died March 17, 2024, at the Community Hospital in Onaga.

He was born on Nov. 26, 1945, in Washington to Clarence and Alice (Donohue) Walter. He received his education in Washington before embarking on a career with the International Union of Operating Engineers #101 as a skilled crane operator. His work took him across the United States, including Alaska, and he contributed to notable projects such as the Jeffrey Energy Center and Wolf Creek Generating Station.

Survivors include daughter Letica York of St. George; brother Donald (Sparrow) Walter of Washington; sisters Ann Hawk of Washington and Sarah Russell of Kansas City, MO; Margaret (Max) Werner of Beatrice, NE; and his three grandchildren McKinzie, Wyatt, and Bennett York.

He is preceded in death by his parents Clarence and Alice; brothers Richard 'Augie' Walter and Robert 'Admiral' Walter; infant sister Nancy Walter; and sister Connie Snyder.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday, March 29, at Ward Funeral Home in Washington.

The funeral service, officiated by Pastor Shannon Borgman, will take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 30, also at Ward Funeral Home.

A private burial will be conducted at a later time.

A memorial fund will be designated at a later date. The family requests that those who knew Jeep share a brief story or memory along with their condolences. Contributions and stories can be sent in care of Ward Funeral Home in Washington.

Washington County News • Mar 21, 2024