Lester J. Walter

PEARL, IL - Lester J. Walter, 80, passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2014, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

He was born March 3, 1934, in Christian County the son of John and Lillie (Rhodes) Walter.

Lester was an ironworker for 33 years with Local 46. He enjoyed helping friends at the river and letting his children and grandchildren hunt and ride four-wheelers on his property. Lester also loved spending time with his dog, Jax.

He was preceded in death by his parents and four sisters: Dorothy M. Perrine, Ruth M. Green, Barbara J. Belk and Evelyn Walter (infant).

He is survived by his son, Gregory (Andrea) Walter of Chatham; daughter, Sheryl L. Barry of Utah; two sisters, Deloris J. (Bert) Barber of Springfield and Ellen (Gary) Ahrens of Chatham; two brothers, William (Shaun) Walter of Rochester, and Richard (Joan) Walter of Blue Mound; grandchildren: Jason (Megan) Barry of Bisby, Okla., Aaron (Amanda) Walter of Sherman, Adam (Halley) Walter) of Springfield, Calvin Walter of Sherman, and Ashley Weiss of Auburn; great-grandchildren: Devin, Tatum, Haleigh and Sylias; and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Monday, June 30, 2014, at Wilson Park Funeral Home. Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 1, 2014, at Wilson Park Funeral Home, with the Rev. Sara Isabell officiating. Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in Buckhart.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: The American Diabetes Association .

Wilson Park Funeral Home, 200 E. Main St., Rochester, Illinois 62563, is handling arrangements. Please visit our online obituaries at www.wilsonparkfuneralhome.com.