Obit: Walter, Beatrice (1915-1995)

Contact: Kathleen E. Englebretson

Email: kathy@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: Walter, Hoffman, Schwellenbach, Buddinger, Crossett, Young

---Source: Marshfield News-Herald (22 June 1995)

Walter, Beatrice M. (31 December 1915-20 June 1995)

LOYAL--Beatrice M. Walter, 79, Loyal, June 20, 1995, at Marshfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Funeral services will be Friday at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Loyal with the Rev. Roman Kaiser officiating. Pallbearers will be John Walter, Allan Walter, James Walter, Kevin Steines, Joe Walter Sr., Anthony Walter and William Hoffman. Burial will be in St. Anthony's Cemetery.

Visitation will be today at Rinka Funeral Home in Loyal. There will be a PCCW Rosary and a prayer service today at the funeral home.

Beatrice was born December 13, 1915, in the town of York. She was married to Anthony G. Walter on June 8, 1938, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church. He died December 22, 1994.

Beatrice was born and raised on the family farm. After her education, she continued to work on the farm until her marriage. She then farmed with her husband and was an excellent homemaker. She entered the nursing home in February 1991 and resided there until her death. She was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church and was involved with St. Anthony's PCCW for many tears. She enjoyed sewing and devoted her life to her children and grandchildren.

She is survived by two sons, Anthony (Alice) Walter Jr., and Joseph (Kathleen) Walter Sr., all of Loyal; one daughter, Kathryn (Delmane) Schwellenbach of Christie; 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by one daughter, Janice; her parents, Charles and Minnie (Kauffman) Buddinger; one brother, Carl Buddinger; one half-brother, Ernest Crosset; one sister, Bernice Buddinger; and one half-sister, Frances Young.