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Walter LAKES Obituary
Age 66, of Germantown, OH, passed away, Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at home with his loving family by his side, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born January 15, 1955, to the late Jeanette (Hammond) and Russell E. Lakes. He retired from Sherwin Williams in 2015, after 31 years of service. In addition his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Donald Lakes; and a sister Robyn Lakes. Walt is survived by his wife of 41 years, Audrey (Larison) Lakes; his son, Joe (Bobbi) Lakes; his step-grandchildren: Danny, Brock, Audra and Abigail; his brother, Todd (Joni) Lakes; his sister, Sharon (Tom) Ballard; numerous special nieces and nephews; 2 special great-nephews ~ Nolan and Dylan Ballard, and several other special great-nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends 2 - 4 p.m., Monday, May 10, 2021, (2 hours prior to the Service) at the Dalton Funeral Home, 6900 Weaver Rd., Germantown, OH, where the Celebration of life will follow at 4 p.m. If desired memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton. Please share condolences at
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Joseph Ellis
May 1, 2025
Sure miss you my friend!!!
Joseph Ellis
May 1, 2024
Miss you Walter!!!
Joseph K Ellis
May 9, 2021
Walt. It was my pleasure to know you through your work at Sherwin Williams. You were such a good person to laugh and joke with while we worked together. You will be missed.
Joe Ellis
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Larry Sorrell
May 8, 2021
Walt was one of my best friends. We worked together for twenty- nine years. Walt was truly one of the finest men I have ever known. We think we will live forever but sometimes God has other plans. I hope to see Walt again, when I get to heaven. Good bye my friend I will miss you!
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