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WALTER SHEETS Obituary

Walter Sheets longtime resident of Ingleside Visitation for Walter Sheets, 78, will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday, July 16, and again from 9 a.m. until the start of the service at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 17, at K.K. Hamsher Funeral Home, 12 N. Pistakee Lake Road (one block west of Route 12,½ block north of Grand Avenue), Fox Lake, IL 60020. Born Sept. 23, 1931, in Danville, Ill., to Walter and Mildred (nee Kiger) Sheets, he died Wednesday, July 14, 2010. Walter was superintendent at Gavin School District for 21 years; served on the board for the Special Education District of Lake County; a school board member of Grant Community High School; and was an education reviewer for the National Head Start Program. He also worked as a ranger at Yellowstone National Park. Walter loved education, traveling, golfing and hunting. He was a referee, coach and umpire. He enjoyed anything having to do with children. Walter is survived by his beloved wife, Shirley (nee Keever) Sheets; his dear children, Jill Sheets-Hoffman, Curtis (Rose) Sheets and Sydnee (Jim) Gortva; loving grandchildren, Melissa (Bo) McCart, Jennifer (Janson) Luedtke and Steven Sheets; great-grandchild, Maddie McCart; and his brother, Richard Sheets of Ohio. Walter was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Rita White. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society. For information, 847-587-2100 or visit www.hamsherfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Daily Herald on Jul. 15, 2010.

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Laurie McConahay

July 19, 2010

Shirley and family,

We are so sorry to hear about Walt. He was a very important part of our past and his help and generosity will never be forgotten.
Laurie (Jakob)McConahay, Cali & Jenny

Bunny Baczynski (Leaper)

July 18, 2010

I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Sheets' passing. He was a very nice man, and I have fond memories of him. My thoughts and prayers to you and the family Mrs. Sheets.

John and Elisa Adreani

July 16, 2010

Dear Syd, Mrs. Sheets and Family,

We are so sorry for your loss. Your family will continue to be in our prayers always.

July 16, 2010

Shirley, Jill & Family-I am so sorry for your loss. Mr Sheets was a terrific man and will be remembered with such fond thoughts.
My mom (Gloria) enjoyed working with him at Gavin for many years. We send our condolences to all of you.
Christine (OConnor) and Mike Valenziano

July 16, 2010

Our thoughts are with your family. Everett and Lynn

The Konter's

July 16, 2010

Dear Mrs. Sheets,
We know Dr. Sheets from Gavin while our kids attended school. He was a wonderful person and is highly respected. We are truly sorry for your loss. Please accept our sympathies, we will keep you and your family are in our prayers.
Faye, Brooke, River, Mr. & Mrs. Richard Konter

July 16, 2010

Mrs. Sheets and Family,

Dr. sheets has touched so many lives, including ours. We are so greatful to have so many wonderful memories. He will live in our hearts forever. God Bless. Love, Mary and Yesenia Diaz
Orlando, Denise (Diaz) Quezada

July 16, 2010

As a former student of Gavin School, I knew Dr. Sheets and know he will be greatly missed. My condolences to the family. Kristin Barr (Poliakon)

Nancy Kubalanza

July 16, 2010

Shirley,

We were saddened to learn of the passing of Walt. I have fond memories of working with him at Gavin School. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Nancy & Walt Kubalanza

Sharon Trudeau

July 15, 2010

My thoughts and prayers to Dr. Sheets family and friends during this difficult time.
Sharon Trudeau

Susan Gasal

July 15, 2010

Mrs. Sheets,

Our thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family at this time.

Jessica and Kristopher Steffen
& Susan Gasal
[email protected]

Carol & Denny Mansfield

July 15, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. He was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed.

Chris Dreyer

July 15, 2010

My thoughts and prayers to the family of Dr. Sheets. I worked for this gentleman in earlier years and learned allot from him. Dr. Sheets was always quick to offer advice, encouragement,and a smile. Dr. Sheets will never be forgotten.

July 15, 2010

Thinking of you and hoping you find comfort with your family & friends.
Blaine & Kathy Domich

Wendi Barnes

July 15, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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