James S. WALENDZAK

Mike,so sorry to hear about your Dad, I know he was a great guy, your friend, Dan,

peace be with you Jim.What a great friend you were to me over the tears.

Mr. Walendzak was a great neighbor and friend to me when I was just a kid. He took me all over the Dayton area selling buttons, mugs, banners, etc. He gave me my first really good paying job in his basement making buttons. These good memories of him, and some of his crazy stunts like painting his grass green one spring, will stay with me forever. Mrs. W and family, I am so sorry to hear about your lose. Gunny

Wally was a great and funny guy. When we first met him at the nursing home all he did was tell jokes. You will be missed by many.

What a great guy! I remember all the stairs and ladders Wally would climb to videotape the CJ football games. Because of him I am able to re-live a lot of my son's games. Wally always thought of others and not himself. He will be greatly missed by me and the CJ family.

Wally was one of a kind. Even when it was so tough, he still had a great sense of humor, quick with a joke and a smile. Whenever you asked him how he was he would say "Great, and I'm getting better." I'm sure he is better wherever he is. He will be missed. Sharon, I am so sorry for your loss.
Sincerely, Lora Vance

In middle school and high school, I probably spent more time at Wally's house than my own. A great guy who always asked how you were doing before you could even say hi to him. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the Walendzak family.

For Sharon and Wally's family,
When I first met Wally at a St. John's Festival, he wouldn't tell me his name and I was somewhat intimidated by what I thought was his gruff manner. As I got to know him, as he shared his gift of balloon art with the children at our Church Fish Fries, I discovered a very kind and generous man. My grandchildren were recipients of his ability to make amazing things out of balloons. I was able to visit Wally occasionally while he was in the nursing home after...

I met Wally when I was contractor doing right-of-way for Ameritech. As part of the business we would have lunch together from time-to-time. We became good business friends and our friendship continued after his retirement. You will be missed by many.