Walter Whiteaker

Walter Whiteaker

July 24, 1941 - May 27, 2022

Obituary

MADISON - Walter N. Whiteaker, age 80, of Madison, passed away on Friday, May 27, 2022, at St. Mary’s Hospital. He was born on July 24, 1941, in Soldiers Grove, Wis., the son of Maurice and Iva (Freeman) Whiteaker. He married Kathleen Willison on Oct. 30, 1965.


Walter was a truck driver for various companies and was an avid sports fan, especially of the Brewers and the Packers.


Walter is survived by his wife of 56 years, Kathleen; daughter, Tammy Detter (Jim); many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and by his brothers, Marvin and Bill.


He was preceded in death by his parents; his children, Angie (Lecy) Whiteaker and Robert Whiteaker; and his siblings, Lorraine, George, Judy and Margaret.


A celebration of Walter’s life will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, on Friday, June 3, 2022, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m.


A special thank you to Beverly Willison for her kindness and generosity. Memorials may be made to Walter’s family and will be designated at a later date. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.


“Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.”


Gunderson East

Funeral & Cremation Care

5203 Monona Drive

(608) 221-5420




Events

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Celebration of Life
Fri Jun 3, 2022 @ 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Jeff Johnson
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I have just found out about Walter's passing. I worked with Walter at Goodwill Industries for many years. We were a great productive team. We had so much fun working that it didn't seem like working. Walter was a kind-hearted dedicated family man full of wisdom. This was 22 years ago but it seems like a blink of an eye. I consider myself very blessed to have known him. If I could speak to him one more time I would thank him for all the words of wisdom and for the countless laughs we had together. We will all miss him terribly

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