Walter Case

Walter H. Case, age 92, of St. Louis, MI passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at his sons home with his family by his side.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI on Thursday, June 19, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. Pastor Jut Daron will officiate. Burial will take place at Chapel Garden Cemetery, Elwell, MI. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 18, 2014 from 2-8 P.M. with family present from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. at the funeral home.

Walter was born in Breckenridge, Michigan on March 29, 1922, the son of Charles R. and Barbara E. (Hastings) Case. He married Beulah Ellen Campbell on April 18, 1941 in St. Louis; MI. Walt proudly served his country in the US Army during WWII, in the 158th regimental combat team in the South Pacific Theatre. Walt was a lifelong area resident of St. Louis. He was a member of Twin Cities Seventh Day Adventist Church in Alma. Walt retired from Local Union 85 out of Saginaw, and worked at Michigan Chemical for several years. He served actively on the St. Louis Fire Dept. for 50 years. Walt enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, and working on his Model T's. He loved spending time with his family, and always willing to help anyone in need unconditionally. He was also a prankster who loved a good joke. He liked spending time at his cabin in Leota relaxing.

Walt is survived by his 4 children; Gary and Fran Case of St. Louis, MI, Dennis and Becky Case of Sumner, MI, Michael Case of Alma, MI, Nancy and Doug Smith of St. Louis, MI, 8 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and sister Frances and Dick Ingersoll of Riverdale, MI. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Beulah, grandson Richard Case, 2 brothers, and 1 sister.

Memorial contributions may be made to Mid Michigan Community Fire Dept. Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI.

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