Walter Emil Meyer
July 22, 1922 - September 16, 2013
Obituary
MADISON-Walter E. Meyer, age 91, of Madison, entered into eternal life on Monday, Sept. 16, 2013, at Agrace HospiceCare. He was born on July 22, 1922, to Herbert and Elizabeth (Fell) Meyer in Madison. Walter graduated from East High School in 1940. He married Noreen (Smith) Meyer on Aug. 14, 1943, while on leave from the U.S. Air Force. They recently celebrated their 70th anniversary. Walter was one of three sons, who served in the European Theater during World War II. He was an athlete who enjoyed sports, including bowling, and especially baseball. Being an all-star catcher with the Madison Industrial League and Gardner Bakery, championship team. In 1942, he played on the Home Talent championship team which later, practically every player served their country in WWII. Walter worked for 40 years at the Madison Kipp Corp., and over 19 years at the Dane County Coliseum. He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church of Madison. Walter is survived by his wife, Noreen; daughter, Judy (Robert) Moe of Stoughton; son, Michael Meyer of Atlanta, Ga.; grandchildren, Todd Moe of Cottage Grove, Traci (Jerry) Moe-Harried of Delafield, Tyna Swatek of Stoughton, and Katie and Eric Meyer; loving great-grandchildren, Stephanie, Rachel, and Troy Moe, Bradley and Emily Harried, Payton and Paige Swatek; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Herbert, Arthur, and William Meyer; sister, Beatrice Hagen; and grandson-in-law, Dennis Swatek. Funeral services will be held at ROSELAWN MEMORIAL PARK, 401 Femrite Dr., Monona , at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013, with Father John Silva presiding. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held at Roselawn Memorial Park from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service on Thursday.The family would like to thank the many staff members at Agrace HospiceCare for the loving care they gave to Walter. He was a humble, loving, and gentle man, and we will miss him every day. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Events
Service
Thu Sep 19, 2013 @ 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
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Visitation
Thu Sep 19, 2013 @ 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
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Memories
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Karen Koscielski
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He was very proud of his old newspaper headline collection and scrapbook of celebrity autographs. A very sincere and caring gentleman.
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todd moe
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In a world where greed is all over the place, and a lack of so much respect is shown so widely....with so many wanting to receive and not give ...Today my family lays to rest a man who lived 91 years, was married for 70 years, served his country, loved his country, loved his family, never SWORE, and lived a full and complete life. VERY few can math what this man has done. There is NO comparison. You are the best Grandpa, Father, Son, Husband, an HONORABLE man there is. I will miss you terribly. My god bless you Grandpa.
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todd moe
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rick Smith
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Uncle Wally as we in the Smith family called him was the gentelest of souls. I have many memories of the Meyer house; the train set, and visiting many times when I was young. Uncle Wally and Aunt Noreen were a important part of our young lives growing up and I enjoyed so very much visiting them in Madison from Milwaukee. He was a very special man. Bless his entire family. Rick Smith ; son of Robert Smith, who was Noreen's Brother.