Walter Anton "Brownie" Widhalm

Walter Anton "Brownie" Widhalm 1924 - 2008 Brownie, 84, after a wonderful life passed peacefully in his home October 7, 2008. Brownie was born in Madison, NE on August 12, 1924. He was the fourth of six children,born to Louis and Kate Widhalm. He entered the Army Corps in June 1944 at Buckley Field, CO. On August 6, 1945, Walt married Patricia Malone in Pierce, NE, where they farmed for 10 years, and raised four children. In January 1957, they moved to Bakersfield, however, he remained a long life cornhusker fan. Walt was a very active in the Knights of Columbus #977 where he formed many long lasting friendships. In the 1960's came the addition of the two youngest children. Through his 6 children, Walt stayed active in Saint Francis and Garces High School. Walt is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Pat; children, Paulette and John Petrovich and their daughter, Jennifer and Greg James; Sharon and Jerry Robinson; Richard Widhalm and his children, Katie, Christian, Allison and Mike Buczek and their daughter, Riley; Diane and Joe Clerou and their children, Joey and Vincent; Michelle and Mike Ming, and their children, Lauren, Emily and George; Michael and Angie Widhalm and their sons, Jackson and Carson. He is also survived by all five of his siblings. Services will be held at noon on Friday, October 10th, at St. Francis Church, 900 H Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301. The family requests charitable memorials be made to St. Vincent DePaul Homeless Center, in care of St. Francis Church.