Walter Bausch Obituary
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Walter was born on July 19, 1936, son of the late Maria and Robert Bausch. A true collector at heart, Walter loved classic cars, rare stamps, and the friendships he made while selling at Wolff's Flea Market.
He enjoyed a life well lived, surrounded by the people and passions he cherished most as a devoted Husband, Father, Brother, Uncle, Cousin, Opa, and friend.
He's preceded in death by his wife, Gloria Bausch; his sister Helga (Dieter); and sister-in-law Carol Ann Gorski. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his children, Diane (Danny), Robert (Lenore), Janet (John) and Eric; Beloved Opa to Stephanie (Kody), Amber (Edgaras), Dylan, Michelle, Eric and Vanessa; his great grandchildren Hunter, River, Arlo and Ezra; Sisters-in-law, Phyllis Rutherford and Patricia Mitria (Alphonse); Brother-in-law, Ted Schmidt; nieces, nephews and many more dear friends.
A visitation will be held on Sunday, November 2, 2025 from 3 p.m.- 8 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, 950 S York Road, Bensenville, IL. A second visitation will be held on Monday, November 3, 2025 from 9 a.m. – 10 a.m., directly followed by a funeral service beginning at 10 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, Bensenville. Interment at Elm Lawn Cemetery in Elmhurst.
Arrangements in care of Pedersen Ryberg Funeral Home. For more info, 630-834-1133.
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