Donald Walter

Donald Eugene Walter, age 69, a resident of rural Pennville, passed away Sunday, March 28, 2021, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.

Donald was a lifelong farmer in Greene Township, Jay County. He was a 1969 graduate of Pennville High School.

Donald Eugene Walter was born Aug. 22, 1951, in Portland, Indiana, the son of Vern and Irene (Betz) Walter. He was married to Laurel Michaelson on Sept. 16, 1995.

Survivors include:

His wife — Laurel Walter, rural Pennville

Son — Michael Walter, rural Pennville,

Three daughters — Jennifer, Cherie and Caroline Walter, rural Pennville

Two brothers — Fred Walter and Roger Walter, rural Portland.

Two nephews — Rob Walter, rural Portland, and Kris Michaelson, Huntington

Brother-in-law — Marvin Michaelson, Huntington

Several cousins, aunts and uncles

He was preceded in death by a brother, William Walter; and his parents.

Visitation for friends and family will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Pastor Denny Helton will officiate the services and burial will follow in the IOOF Twin Hills Cemetery in Pennville.

Condolences may be expressed at williamsonspencer.com.