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Walter George Winter

April 9, 1935 — February 18, 2022

Spencer

Walter George Winter, son of Robert and Leatha (Grove) Winter, was born April 9, 1935, at home near Plover, Iowa.  He received his early education at a country school near Langdon, Iowa.  Walter attended Spencer High School his freshman year.  After the ninth grade, Walter had to stay home to work on the farm.  Walter served in the United States Army beginning January 9, 1958, transitioned to standby reserve status on March 27, 1963, until he received his honorable discharge December 31, 1963.  Walter completed a six-week duration of ordinance parts supply school.  He was an Ordinance Supply Specialist in the Transportation Section during the period of August 4, 1958, to December 1959.  On January 8, 1960, Walter received the ‘Good Conduct Medal’ for demonstrating exemplary behavior and fidelity for period of service (January 9, 1958, to January 8, 1960.)

Walter was a semi-truck driver for All American, CCC Trucking and Spencer Freight until his retirement. He also worked part-time for area farmers. Walter enjoyed fishing, visiting with neighbors, and watching old western shows.  Most of all, Walter loved attending his grandchildren’s events and spending time with them and his family.

Walter passed away on February 18, 2022, at the Longhouse Residence in Spencer at the age of 86.  He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Allen; and sister, Vera.

He is survived by his four daughters:  Tammy (Douglas) Falline of Everly, IA, Pamela (Dale) Blair of Everly, IA, Trudy (Keith Saunders) Hoffman of Glidden, IA, and Patricia (Stacy) Doyle of Hartley, IA; 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; four brothers:  Victor (Gaye) Winter, Don (Margo) Winter, Edwin (Sue) Winter and Robert Winter, Jr., all of Spencer, IA; two sisters:  Virginia (Ken) Bashore of Sioux Falls, SD, and Barbara Sievers of Storm Lake, IA; other relatives and friends.























SERVICES
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Saturday, February 26, 2022 at the Warner Chapel in Spencer.

Following the burial service, a luncheon will be served at the Ben Tina Room at Grace United Methodist Church.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Abben Cancer Center of Spencer, Iowa.
OFFICIATING
Pastor Chris St. Clair
CASKET BEARERS
Benjamin Blair
Braden Falline
Justin Falline
Kyle Vogt
Tyler Cronk
Dale Blair
Derek Rutter
Dexter Rutter

HONORARY CASKET BEARERS
Keith Saunders
Richard Mingus
Steve Kinnetz
Douglas Falline
Darren Rutter
VISITATION
Will be held one hour prior to the Funeral Service at Warner Funeral Home in Spencer.
MUSIC

"One Day At A Time"
"God Will Take Care Of You"
By Iesha Toft
Pianist, Ray Meyer

INTERMENT
Fairview Cemetery
Langdon, Iowa
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