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DISTLER, WALTER K., 85, passed away Saturday, December 8, 2012.
Walter was a native of Louisville. He was retired from B.F. Goodrich and Zeon. He was a member of St. Andrew United Church of Christ, a Navy veteran of World War II and member of Highland American Legion Post 201.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Anna Barbara (Schindler) Distler; sons, Bruce K. (Sheila), Dr. Walter D. (Sheryl), Dr. Mark W. (Dr. Dana) and James M. (Sheri); and grandchildren, Brandon, Michael, Christopher, Anthony, Andrea, Audrey, Eric, Olivia, Hannah and James Walter.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday at Ratterman and Sons, 3800 Bardstown Road, with burial to follow in Cave Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be 2-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may take the form of donation to Kosair Children's Hospital. Online condolences may be left at www.Ratterman.com.
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Walt,
Sorry to hear about the passing of your father. You and the rest of your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Tom Schlich
December 13, 2012
Walt and family so sorry for your lost,he was a fine man, you all take care.jackie and jimmy goldsmith
December 13, 2012
Your family will be in my prayers.
John Givens
December 12, 2012
Bruce and Walt,
Sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. He always had a smile on his face whenever I saw him. He was a great guy.
Ron Hohmann
December 11, 2012
Bruce and Walt sorry for your loss. Your Dad when ever I saw him always said Hi and always let me know what you all were up to. Your Dad was a good man, take care!
Rick Hohmann
December 10, 2012
We are so very sorry for your loss. Maria, Jesse and Robert Schulz
Maria Schulz
December 10, 2012
Walt you will be missed very much. You were a joy to work with at B.F. Goodrich.
David Loeser
December 10, 2012
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