Rives Walter Pirtle, age 85, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 in San Antonio, Texas. Walt began a 50 year career with JC Penney in 1957 in Kewanee, IL. He held various entry level positions in Moline, Hammond, Gary, Indiana; Gulf Mill, Chicago and Chicago District Staff. He served as the Store Manager in Hammond, IN, then went on to serve as District Manager in Omaha, NE, followed by Regional Co-Coordinator in the New York office. From there, he located to Denver, Colorado as District Manager, followed by a move to San Antonio, Texas as District Manager. He retired in 2007 as the Store Manager in Corpus Christi with 50 active years of service with JC Penney.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Rives and Margaret; brothers Paul and William and sister, Jane.

Walt is survived by his wife Ann, children Tara & Jay Pettersson, Tamara and Dennis Pearman, Tracia Roberts, Mark & Audrey Pirtle and Trina Pirtle; Stepson Brian and Nancy Stuhl; brother Jon and Deedee Pirtle; Grandchildren Matthew & Nicholas Pearman; Katie Roberts, Taylor Pirtle, Sam and Chris Pettersson and Connor Stuhl.

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Published by Express-News on Feb. 16, 2020.

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Mac Whitson

February 5, 2023

To my friend Walt's family. Had some wonderful times with Walt, both professionally and after 5 Oclock. A great Partner. Mac Whitson

Ron & Loyce Woods

February 19, 2020

Sincere Condolences to Ann and the entire Pirtle Family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Bob Eilenfeldt

February 18, 2020

Dear Ann and Family,
In 1968, I started as a management trainee at the Gary Village Store and Walt was the Sales and Merchandise Manager. He taught me how to be a merchant. Several years later I was assigned as a department manager at the new Waukegan store and things were not going well. Walt came to the store for district check and I shared my frustration with him. He told me to hang on and he would find something for me. Several weeks later I was promoted to the warehouse merchandiser at the Elk Grove Village warehouse. This position got me involved in furniture which became my career until I retired eight years. Nobody had more impact on my life than Walt. I will never be able to thank him enough!

Eternal rest grant unto Walt, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May the souls of the departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

Very Sincerely, Bob Eilenfeldt - Euless, Texas

FREDERICK MATTOX

February 18, 2020

Dear Ann and Family,
Irene and I were saddened to hear of the passing of Walt. You have our deepest sympathy.
Walt was a very good friend of myself. We go back many years starting in Hammond Indiana and many places after that. We spent great times together on a several fishing trips and many other social occasions. I believe the last time that we saw the two of you was several years ago at the Wisconsin Dells.
Rest in peace Walt. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Fred and Irene Mattox
Carmel, Indiana

Tami Pearman

February 17, 2020

Dad,
I will never forget you and all that you've taught me. I cannot believe that you are gone.
Thank you for your love and your patience. Thank you for being my Dad.
I love you.
Jr.

Becky Medellin

February 17, 2020

My Condolences To The Family.. Very Nice Person. Got Along With Everyone..

Greg Hernandez

February 17, 2020

My deepest condolences to The Pirtle Family.
For a short time I was a caregiver for Walt and during that time I got know him. I'll always remember the poker games and companionship memories. Whenever I hear The Eagles I will think of you Walt. Rest In Peace. Your friend
Greg.

February 17, 2020

Ann,

Brock and I just wanted to tell you how sorry we are about Walt's passing. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Take care.

Love,
Brock and Lisa Townzen

Bruce Hill

February 16, 2020

Dear Ann and Families,
I knew Walt on and off for many Years. Never worked directly with Walt, however, we crossed path's in IL, NE, NYO and TX. When I became a District Manager in Iowa about 1/3 of my stores were in Walt's District when he was in Nebraska as DM and everyone in those stores respected and talked of Walt. He was loved!!
For such a BOLD man he was also a peoples person for those that he worked with. This trait served him well in his 50 Years of serving our company.
Please accept my deepest sympathy.

February 16, 2020

Ann to you and your family....thoughts and prayers are sent to you with so many good memories. He will be greatly missed.
Donna Peterson

Nina Tannenbaum and Leo Ortiz Tannenbaum

February 16, 2020

Ann and family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We are so sorry for your loss.

Maggie Ramirez

February 16, 2020

Ann my deepest condolences to you and the rest of the family. Always in my heart.

Therese Gutierrez

February 16, 2020

I will miss him .there was no better boss than Mr Pirtle . My condolences to Mrs Pirtle and the family .

Vyda Bridwell

February 16, 2020

Ann, my sincere condolences in the loss of "Walt"...Remember my first time to meet you all at the Wisconsin Dells North Central HCSC "Gathering", and we were so fortunate to have been able to present "Walt" with his 50 Year HCSC Pin. As I recall we had "lots and lots of rain" at that event. Blessings and Kind Personal Regards to you all. Vyda Bridwell, former Sec/Treas - North Central HCSC - Now Secretary Valley of the Sun HCSC...

Melinda Bybee

February 16, 2020

My deepest condolences to you Miss Ann and your family. Mr Pirtle was my favorite. So enjoyed working for him at the switchboard in Corpus Christi. Go rest high upon that mountain, Mr Pirtle! Your hard work on earth is done! Love and prayers to you all.

Hiromi Wright

February 16, 2020

My condolences to the family. I worked with Mr. Pirtle at the Corpus Christi JCPenney. He was a great man with a great sense of humor.

Norma Moreland

February 16, 2020

I'm so sorry for your loss. I worked for Mr. Pirtle in Corpus Christi Tx. He was a great store manager. May he rest in peace.

February 16, 2020

Ann, I just saw the HCSC notice this morning. I am so sorry for your loss. As you know, Walt was one of my favorite people in the Penney company. We had some great times together. He was the best DM that I ever worked with and taught me a lot about how to treat our people. Just sorry we didn't see more of each other during all these year since we worked together. Ann enjoy the memories! Mac Whitson
Mark, I didn't know you, but just want to tell you how sorry I am for your tremendous loss. Had some great time with your Father. Some I can't tell you about, You'll have to ask Barry and Les!
A Good Man, very intelligent, great teacher, and took care of the people in his charge. And my friend. Mac Whitson

Sandi Kirkwood

February 16, 2020

To Ann and Walt's children, I send my deepest sympathy. I have such fond memories of Walt Pirtle. He taught me so much when he came to San Antonio as JCPenney District Manager.

Kris Saucedo

February 16, 2020

Ann and family--I am so sorry for your loss. I hope all the memories you have will comfort you in the days to come.

Kimberly Litchko

February 15, 2020

God Bless , you are in heaven playing basketball, when i gave you a manicure this was the conversation we had.

Kimberly Litchko

February 15, 2020

You will be greatly missed. Worked at JC Penneys in the salon for 28 years. I was lucky to have you as a manager, and was very nervous when i gave him a manicure, but he made me feel very comfortable and was down to earth. So sorry for your loss Mrs. Pirtle and family. Love, Kimberly Litchko

mark pirtle

February 14, 2020

Love you Dad! I will miss you so much.

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