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Walter Martin Obituary
Walter L. Martin
March 24, 1930 - Oct. 12, 2021
VALPARAISO, IN - Walter L. Martin, 91 of Valparaiso, passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2021. He was born March 24, 1930 in Valparaiso to Walter D. and Blanche (Buzalski) Martin. On August 26, 1950 he married Bernice Railing who passed away November 1, 2020.
Walter is survived by his son Larry (Tammy) Martin of CA; his daughter Barb Bakos of Valparaiso; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother Carroll, sister Marge Martin Cochran and son Baby Boy John Martin and son-in-law Skip Bakos.
Walter was a pillar of the Valparaiso community with six family generations. He started out driving a truck for Earl Landgrebe, then eventually became the general manager of Landgrebe Moving for 25 years. He was very active in the St. Paul's Community, serving as a eucharist minister at the church and hospital. He loved meeting people and sharing stories. Walter volunteered at the Porter Memorial Hospital for 25 years. He was a kind and comforting soul to many. He was married for 69 years to his wife Bernice and had a full life in his family and business. He loved playing euchre with family and friends, plus cracking jokes along the way.
He served on many boards in the community, involved in The Rotary Club International, American Legion, Toastmasters, Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus, Grand Knight, Boy Scouts/ Order of Arrow and anything that he could get involved in to share his knowledge and vibrant personality with those around him. In his later years he could be seen at the nursing home holding his wife's hand lovingly until her passing. He loved to drive out and visit regularly with his great-grandchildren and granddog, Shelby. He wasn't a stranger to anyone who met him. His zest for life and love for his family will be missed dearly. Private services to be held. www.bartholomewnewhard.com.
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Betty Ann Buergler-Franz
October 29, 2021
My sincere condolences on the loss of your Dad. He was such a sweet man and your Mom, a wonderful lady. Had the pleasure of knowing them through my Dad´s involvement in the Knights of Columbus. May they Rest In Peace and may your hearts be comforted.
Jim & Mary Novkovic Rowan
October 16, 2021
Dear Barb and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your dad was always friendly and smiling. Know he is with you always
Dan William Baggs
October 14, 2021
Walter L. Martin was a man of honor and distinction. He was always kind, had a smile and a firm handshake each time I came to KofC meetings. Walter, John Jr., Ray and myself and others work together for the 12noon and later 11:30PM Mass at St. Paul Roman Catholic Church for several years, with Walt as the Head Usher, and it was a pleasure and honor to work with him and the others the whole time. He had a beautiful smile, was always appreciative of the work all of us did, and was friendly to work with. He loved his wife and children and grandchildren dearly and was always a good friend to me and many others at St. Paul Roman Catholic Church in Valparaiso, IN. Lately, I would occasionally see at Strack-n-Van Til's on Calumet Avenue, and he and I would talk for a little bit, and I always enjoyed those encounters, as well! I will, and many others will, greatly miss Walter L. Martin, and I will pray for him and his family daily in this moment of sadness for all us, but I am sure he is in Heaven! RIP, Walt! A great man and holy man is with God now, and we will forever miss him!!! Sincerely, Dan William Baggs, 10:10PM, 10.14.2021.
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