Obituary: Ronald Walter

Ron Walter Dec. 30, 1941 - Jan. 6, 2022

Ronald Walter, 80, of South Lyon, formerly from Manchester, passed away peacefully, Thursday, January 6, 2022, at home, with his family by his side. Ron’s family and friends will gather June 10, 2022, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, with Funeral Mass at 12:00 pm, St. Mary Roman Catholic Church, 210 W. Main St. Manchester, MI. Interment of ashes will immediately follow the mass at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Manchester. Father Bosco Padamattummal will serve as celebrant.

He was born on December 30, 1941, in Tecumseh, Michigan to Mary (Ulrich) and Donald Walter. Ron married Carol Way, on May 22, 1971, in Manchester. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather. Ron was a homebody, but loved travel, especially just hopping in the car for road trips. He enjoyed photographing nature, golf and bowling. Ron adored his family, especially his grandchildren, attending their functions and cheering them on at sporting events.

Ron was also a devoted friend who loved to party. He was a proud volunteer for Manchester Township Fire Department and retired after 10 years of service as Lieutenant. Ron had lived in several places but was always fondest of his Manchester roots.

Ron is survived by his wife of 50 years, Carol; his children, Deanna (Tom) Fielder, Christian (Shannon) Walter; siblings, Susan (Mike) Shinabarger, of Lowell, MI, Jim Walter of Statesville, NC, Sharon Wiedmayer of Clinton, MI, Bob (Denise) Walter of Manchester, Kay (Roy) Wiedmayer of Manchester, and Don (Erin) Walter of Brooklyn, MI; grandchildren Rowan, Greyson and Ellery Fielder and Gabriel, Caden and Paxton Walter. He is preceded in death by his parents and infant sister MaryAnne Walter.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Dutchmen Firefighter’s Association or Alzheimer’s Association. Please leave a message of comfort for Ron’s family or sign his guestbook at www.EinederFuneralHomes.com

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by Marsha Chartrand

Marsha Johnson Chartrand, a founder, writer, and copy editor with the Manchester Mirror, is a 50-year resident of Manchester. She has a long history of volunteer and community involvement.