Wilbur Francis Walter

Wilbur "Will" Francis Walter, 81, resident of Arlington Texas, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, June 23, 2019. Memorial Service: 1 p.m. Monday, July 1, 2019 at Pantego Bible Church, The Connection Building Room 130, 8200 Anderson Blvd, Fort Worth, TX, 76120. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to UT Southwestern Medical Center, P.O. Box 910888, Dallas, TX 75391-0888 or online at engage.utsouthwestern.edu to support pancreatic cancer research. Wilbur "Will" Walter, 81, was born in Kalispell, Montana, the son of the late Oliver C Walter and the late Eleanor May Ricketts Walter Willeck. He married Diane K. Walter on November 7 1970 in Libby, MT. They would live in Tempe, AZ., before moving to Texas, living first in El Paso, Grand Prairie and finally Arlington. While in Montana, his passion for those struggling would lead him to serve with the Flathead County Teen Court in Kalispell. He would also give guidance as the Director of Halfway House for Drugs and Alcohol of Flathead County. He was the Home Group Leader for Bailey Home Group and was a longtime member of Montana Sheriff's and Peace Officers Association. He also proudly served on the Montana Governor's Crime Control Commission in Helena, MT. While in Texas, he served on the Board of Directors at Hollywood Beach Tower in Florida. He retired from Chemrix Company, following 20 years as Regional Sales Manager. He was civic minded, and was always looking for a way to help. After retirement, he kept active as a volunteer at Mission Arlington, heading up the "Back to School" program. He would also direct the Neighborhood Watch program in both Grand Prairie and Arlington, and served on the Arlington Teen Court. He always took great pride in his work as a Stained Glass Artist. He taught stained glass classes in various Hobby Lobby Stores in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Strong in his belief, he was a faithful member of Pantego Bible Church. He is survived by his wife, Diane K Walter; children, Jason Walter and spouse Elizabeth, Tami Lewis and spouse Marcus, Randy Walter, Lori Walter; grandchildren, great-grandchildren; brother, Dale Walter; brother-in-law, Wayne Skramstad, sisters-in-law; Myrna Boswell and Norita Skramstad.

Wilbur Francis Walter

September 21, 1937 - June 23, 2019