Daniel Walter

Daniel Wilson Walter age 75 of Elsie, Michigan died Tuesday, March 4, 2008 at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, Michigan.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie Chapel Elsie, MI on Saturday, March 8, 2008 at 11:00 AM. Pastor Joseph F. Eger Jr. and Pastor Wayne Houck will officiate with burial at Riverside Cemetery Elsie, Michigan. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 6, 2008 from 6-8 and Friday, March 7, 2008 from 2-8 P.M. with family present from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M.

Daniel was born in Lansing, Michigan on February 3, 1933 the son of Daniel R. and Mary ( Nemith ) Walter. He has lived in Elsie since 1972. Daniel married Lola M. Bellah on May 20, 1957 in Downers Grove, IL. Daniel worked as maintenance at Dana Corp. He loved to hunt and fish. He was an avid motorcyclist and a country music fan. Daniel was a member of Duplain Church of Christ as well as the NRA and Chairman of the Grievance Committee at Atlas.

He is survived by his wife Lola Walter of Elsie, MI, 4 sons; James C. Walter of Elsie, MI, Joseph S. Walter of Flint, MI, Daniel W. & Penny Walter of Ashley, MI, Shane & Amy Bearden of Owosso, MI, 4 grandchildren; Zachariah N. Walter, Ambrosia M. & Jason Holencik, Daniel W. Walter, Amanda D. Walter, great grandchild Alexis Holencik, siblings; Elaine Sparks, Judy & Robert Johnson, David & Judy Walter, Luella & Clyde Dogget, Dale Walter, and numerous nieces & nephews. He is predeceased by his parents, and sister Jeanine Hagerman.

Memorials may be made to the Aids Foundation. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie Chapel.

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