Earl L. Walter

Earl Walter Obituary

WALTER , Earl L. On September 26, 2008, EARL L., beloved husband of Katherine E. (nee Venzke); devoted father of Earl F. Walter and Morgan D. Walter; loving grandfather of Rachel K. Carranta, Damien M. and Todd B. Walter. Also survived by five great grandchildren.
Visiting at the E.F. Lassahn Funeral Home, (Kingsville) 11750 Belair Road, on Monday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Funeral services will be held at St. Michael's Lutheran Church, Perry Hall on Tuesday 11 A.M. Interment St. Michael's Lutheran Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to St. Michael's Lutheran Church.

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Published by Baltimore Sun on Sep. 28, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Earl Walter

6 Entries

Joyce Kahl Bowers

September 29, 2008

My earliest memories of Mr. Walter was as a young child at St. Michaels church. His eyes twinkled every time he smiled which was most of the time. Mr. Walter gave me my first 'real' job at Homestead Flower Gardens where I worked while attending school. He was an honest man that treated everyone fairly and believed in showing goodness to others. Earl Walter will always hold a special place in my heart.

Laurie Schell

September 29, 2008

To Earl's Family: We had the pleasure of getting to know your Dad when we got on his usher team at St. Michael's he was our leader. He was a sweet man who always put God first. He loved the church as much as his flowers. Bought poinsettas from him a few years back which he delighted when we took him up on it. He loved showing us around. They were getting out of the business then. I wish the family well as you continue to care for Katherine and we will continue to pray for her too. Earl loved telling us he'd take her to get her hair done and take her to eat and that he'd have to slip out since she'd miss him too much! Such love!! Please accept our sympathies and we wish you all well. Laurie , Michael and Cole Schell

Damien Walter

September 28, 2008

I had the luxury of living next to my grandfather and grandmother for the first 20 years of my life. Many thought it would have been hard to have been surrounded by family, but for me, it just seemed natural, and reflecting upon it now, I would not have wanted it any other way.

Growing up with my brother gives us tons of shared memories with him - Klondike bars, tilling the garden, mowing the grass, trips to historical places like Mt.Vernon and Arlington Cemetery, slide shows of the family's trip out west and my grandmother providing commentary for it, breakfast and dinners, delivery trips with lunches packed in a lunch box and thermos. Week long stays with my cousin Rachel, pottery, working side by side with him in the greenhouses and of course church - because even if my parents were not taking me, we could always go with Mom Mom and Pop Pop to make Sunday School.

My grandfather has had such an influence on my life, I really don't go a day without thinking about him - from the way I bring up my children or the way I speak to people or even places I go - there is always a memory from some experience I have had. Some good, some not so good (at the time) - he knew how to handle us when we were ornery - which seemed to come out more often than not. But I learned a lot of valuable lessons that I try to instill today in my children.

Even as his health started to deteriorate, and the family was there for him, he would always breakdown when we were there to pick him up. He loved his family - all of us and to see his smiles when he saw his grand-children and great grand-children made even our days brighter. Our family has always been close, and he (and my grandmother) always has been the one who we gathered around.

I'm saddened that the days of his stories and tales of yesteryear will not be told any longer. I'm sad that I wont be able to give him his fedora before he leaves for the night. I'm sad because the rock in this family is no longer with us, but I am happy to know that he is with the Lord and looking down on us. I know he will be walking with us the rest of our lives and I know come Tuesday, as we sing hymns in his praise, that he will be singing them right along side us.

I love you Pop Pop.

Pat Green

September 28, 2008

To the family of "Cousin Earl". There's is so much that will be missed about this man. What a dapper dresser he was, what a smile he had and always a kind word. Going to church will not be the same without his warm greetings.Morgan, I loved your dad like he was my own blood relative. I give thanks that Our Lord made Earl Walter a part of my life. My thoughts ,prayers and love go with you all.

Morgan Walter

September 28, 2008

To my father, you were the best influence in my life. You taught me how to treat people, be a good flower grower, and a good father. I was there when you passed to the other side, and I am glad you waited for me to get there. I will miss you for the rest of my life, but I know that you live in me.

I Love you,
Morgan

Bonnie Fitch

September 28, 2008

Miss Katherine, Earl, Morgan, and families; My deepest sympathies on Mr Earl's passing.I have so many memories of my ten years there, and Mr.Earl was one of the nicest men I knew.My thoughts are with you all at this time.
Bonnie

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