Walter Eugene Moritko

Moritko, Walter Eugene age 74, of Minneapolis. Born January 4, 1933, died on March 8, 2007. Preceded in death by wife, Marguerite (Klempka); parents, Stanley and Harriet; sister, Lorraine. Survived by loving daughter and major caregiver, Victoria; loving son, Jeffrey; grandchildren, Adam, Abbie, Andrew, and Amber; former daughter-in-law, Shari; sisters, Louise, Lorraine, Rita (Ted) Geise, Patricia (Mike) Dolan, Diane (Les) Bursey; brother, Stanley "Bud". Walter was a veteran of the Army. He spent 10 years with the Railroad before spending 35 years with Minneapolis Public Schools as a custodian at Vocational and later at Edison High School where he touched many people's lives with his gruff exterior, but tender heart of gold. Walt, Wally, Walter, Brother, Grandfather, or Dad, however you knew him, you knew a man of simple pleasures, but uncompromising love and support for the people whom he loved. Private interment Hillside Cemetery. Memorial Mass 11:30 AM Monday at the Church of the Holy Cross, 17th and University Ave. NE, with a gathering of friends 1 hour prior to Mass at Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred. Washburn-McReavy Hillside Chapel 612-781-1999

This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.