Dr. Karl E. Walter, 91, left this earth to be reunited with his beloved Jeanne on January 30, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. Karl was born in Appleton, WI, on Friday, July 13, 1923, a son of Edgar and Ancilla (Rossmeissl) Walter. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1943 and was called back into the U.S. Air Force, where he served as a Captain from 1949 to 1969. Karl married Jeanne E. Lund on September 10, 1949, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, in Eau Claire, where they became lifelong members. He was a very loving husband, father and "great" grandpa, in addition to being a "father figure" and mentor to many. Karl had an incredible wit, sense of humor and adventure for life, and an unselfish willingness to be there for others without hesitation. Dr. Karl was a physician and surgeon in Eau Claire, also serving a term as Eau Claire County Coroner in the mid 1950's. He retired from his medical practice in 1985. He was also Chairman of the Board of the former Walter's Brewery. Even after retirement, Karl continued to be involved with the hospital and nursing homes in the areas. Karl was a member of the AMA, Knights of Columbus, American Legion Post 53, NRA and Private Pilot's Association, to name a few. He enjoyed flying, snowmobiling, trapshooting, hunting out West and Canadian fishing trips which he did well into his 80's, clock fixing, "rikki-ticking", "farming it", cribbage and poker, classical music and his canine companions. Karl is survived by his children, Barbara (Paul) Moldenhauer, Karl Walter, Mary (Stephen) Selz, Margaret (Mark) Stolp, Anne Marie Walter, Kristine (Douglas) Robertson, Martha (Lee) Jacobs, Martin (Amanda) Walter and Monica (Robert) Kaner; grandchildren, Sean (Bridget), Christopher, Teresa (Matt), Matthew (Mollie), Katie, Mark (Sarah), Rebecka (Matt), Rachelle (Ryan), Martha, Martin, Margaret, Monica, Christina, Joshua, Andrew, Nathan, David, Elizabeth (Beau), Tyler, Zephaniah, Shayna, Kyle and Natalie; 24 great-grandchildren; brother, William (Vonnie) and sister, Monica Gagnon; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanne, of 65 years; three sisters, Mary, Rose and Barbara; two brothers, George and John; and two grandchildren, Adam Stolp and Stephanie Selz. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 14, 2015, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 322 Fulton St. in Eau Claire, with Father George Thayilkuzhithottu officiating. Military Honors will be conducted by American Legion Post 53. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, February 13, 2015, at the WEST CHAPEL location of Lenmark-Gomsrud-Linn Funeral Home, 1405 N. Clairemont Ave. in Eau Claire, and again one hour prior to the Mass at the church, with a Rosary at 7:30 p.m. Friday evening at the funeral home. Private Inurnment will be held at a later date in Calvary Cemetery in Eau Claire. In lieu of flowers, please direct memorials to St. Joseph's Hospice, 2661 County Hwy I, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729, Friends of Sacred Heart Hospital, 900 W. Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire, WI 54701, Alzheimer's Association, 404 ½ N. Bridge St., Chippewa Falls, WI, 54729, or St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 322 Fulton St. Eau Claire, WI 54703. The family would like to thank St. Joseph's Hospice and Our House Senior Living for their special care and support, as well as to all of his caring friends and other caregivers.

Service Information

Cemetery

Calvary Cemetery 4100 S Hastings Way Eau Claire WI 54701

Visitation

Friday, February 13 2015 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Lenmark Gomsrud Linn Funeral & Cremation Services West Chapel 1405 North Clairemont Avenue Eau Claire WI 54703

Rosary Service

Friday, February 13 2015 7:30 PM

Lenmark Gomsrud Linn Funeral & Cremation Services West Chapel 1405 North Clairemont Avenue Eau Claire WI 54703

Visitation

Saturday, February 14 2015 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

St. Patrick's Catholic Church 322 Fulton Street Eau Claire WI 54703

Memorial Mass

Saturday, February 14 2015 11:00 AM

St. Patrick's Catholic Church 322 Fulton Street Eau Claire WI 54703