Walter Ervin "Popop" Newman

As I called the Protestant Home a few minutes ago, I was saddened to learn of Walter's passing. i was in the process of sending a Christmas card to him and wanted to confirm his apt. number - as well as to inquire about his health.

In 2006 we were introduced to Walter by a dear friend who also resided at the Evansville Protestant Home. We were instantly impressed with Walter and delighted in his company. On several occasions he dined with us and accompanied us on excursions in the...

Mr. Newman was always so kind and generous with his time and knowledge. The first time I remember meeting him, I was interviewing him for a grade school project on radio and radio stations fifteen or twenty years ago. I can't recall a single question that I asked, but I do remember being overwhelmed by his intelligence, his warmth, and his willingness to speak to a child not as though she were a child, but as a person, which is quite unusual and was very special to me both then and now.

How I will miss Walter's gentle heart and grand sense of humor. He made a little girl feel infinitely special and an awkward teen feel beautiful. His passing leaves a hole in my heart.