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Wayne Walters Obituary

Wayne R. Walters, 88, of Williamsburg, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022, at Highland Ridge Care Center, Williamsburg. Funeral service: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Williamsburg, with the Rev. Thomas Ogilvie officiating. Visitation: 9 a.m. until service time, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Williamsburg. Interment will be in the Pilot Grove Cemetery, Williamsburg, with military honors conducted by the Williamsburg VFW Iburg-Poulson Post 8797 and the U.S. Army Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, is assisting the family with arrangements. Wayne is survived by his wife of 65 years, Shirley; his five children, Sonya (Richard) Uhlmann of Williamsburg, Jeff Walters (Roxanne Benesch) of Cedar Falls, Brenda (Paul) Grucza of Glendale, Ariz., Andy (Kelly) Walters of Bennett, Colo., and Tim (Lori) Walters of Williamsburg; six grandchildren, Brandt (Jessica) Uhlmann of Williamsburg, Evan (Brooke) Uhlmann of Williamsburg, Kiaya (Garrett) Alfred of Cedar Rapids, Aubray Walters of North Liberty, Jacque Walters (Cory Scott) of Cedar Rapids and Shane Walters (Allyson Beckers) of St. Paul, Minn.; and six great-grandchildren, Graceyn, Gannon, Gabriella, Jacob, Wyatt and Ethan Uhlmann, all of Williamsburg. Wayne also is survived by a brother-in-law, AJ Harrington; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Ida Walters; two sisters, Shirley Harrington and Delaine Judge; and a brother-in-law, Pat Judge. Online condolences may be left at www.klosterfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Gazette on Oct. 20, 2022.

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October 20, 2022

Wayne was like a father to myself and my brothers when we did not have one in our lives. Some of my brothers best memories and myself were living with Wayne and Shirley .They both loved us like their own and gave us some stability when we needed it . Even as we got older they were always there when needed . Rest in Peace Uncle Wayne you are loved and will be missed by many

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