Walter D. Minton

1925 - 2017

Walter D. Minton obituary, 1925-2017, Shiloh, IL

BORN

1925

DIED

2017

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Lake View Funeral Home

5000 North Illinois Street

Fairview Heights, Illinois

Walter Minton Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 14, 2017.

Walter D. Minton, 92, of Shiloh, Illinois, born February 28, 1925, in East St. Louis, Illinois, passed away, Friday, October 13, 2017, at home, surrounded by family.

Walter proudly served his country in the United States Navy during World War II. He worked as a chief clerk to the superintendent and retired from Southern Railroad after 42 years. He was a member of the O'Fallon First Baptist Church. He first began dedicating time to charities and groups at an early age, when he became an Eagle Scout. He then became very involved with Masonic Gothic Lodge 852, the Scottish Rite, and Ainad Shriners; including the Drum and Bugle Corps and Legion of Honor. He was also Past Commander of the VFW Post 805, O'Fallon, IL and a member of the American Legion Post 137 in O'Fallon. He prided himself on working hard, providing and prioritizing his family; he understood what it meant to be a "family man". He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, brother and friend, who will truly be missed by all who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his by his parents, Porter T. and Mary P., nee Otto, Minton; and his two brothers, Bruce and Thomas Minton.

Surviving to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 69 years, Dorothy Minton, nee Williams, of Shiloh, Illinois; his children, Donald W. (Ethel) Minton, of Lebanon, Illinois, Thomas (Elizabeth) Minton, of Swansea, Illinois, and Georgia Criswell, of Shiloh, Illinois; grandchildren, Donald T. (Jennifer) Minton, Nicole (Bobby) Sutton, Hollie Minton, Gregory Minton, Shelley (Matt) Wunderlich, Tiffany (Gene) Patton, and Angela (Scott) Locke; great grandchildren, Breanna, Haley, Brendan (Cheyenne), Nick, Britney, Seth, Sierra, Morgan, Youseff, Luke, Walter, Morgan, Thomas, Matthew, Dylan, Landon, Logan, Emma, and Jayden; a brother, Kenneth (Richie) Minton, of Alpine, California; and many other nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Memorials are appreciated to Shriner's Hospitals for Children. Condolences may also be expressed online at www.lakeviewfuneralhm.com.

Visitation: Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Monday, October 16, 2017 at Lake View Funeral Home, Fairview Heights, Illinois. The Shriners and Masonic bodies will perform their final rites at 6 p.m.

Funeral: Services will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at the funeral home with Pastor Doug Munton officiating. Interment will follow with military honors in Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, Illinois.

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October 17, 2017

Barbara Duncan

May God bless you and your family at this sad time. Walter was a special man. He always greeted you with a smile. He will always be remembered as a " honorary" member of Pride of Hi-Green Lodge. He will truly be missed.

October 15, 2017

Michael & Michele Hornacek

Condolences to the Minton Family on the loss of Walter, I always thought a lot of Walter, may his many fond memories help everyone get through this tough time!
RIP Walter and thanks for serving and protecting our country, God bless everyone!
Mike & Michele Hornacek

October 15, 2017

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Barbara Tomaszewski

My deepest sympathies to the Minton Family on the loss of their beloved husband and father!

October 14, 2017

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Oct

16

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Lake View Funeral Home

5000 North Illinois Street, Fairview Heights, IL 62208

Oct

16

Service

6:00 p.m.

Lake View Funeral Home

5000 North Illinois Street, Fairview Heights, IL 62208

Oct

17

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Lake View Funeral Home

5000 North Illinois Street, Fairview Heights, IL 62208

Oct

17

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Lake View Memorial Gardens

Fairview Heights, IL

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5000 North Illinois Street, Fairview Heights, IL 62208

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