Gerald Wilmot Thomas Walter, Huron Road Goderich, passed away quietly at Alexandra Marine and General Hospital on Tuesday July 25th, 2023 in his 83rd year. Born in Goderich and raised on Huron Road in Goderich Township. He was the son of Barrie and Grace (Haacke) Walter. He was predeceased by his wife Glenda (Miller) of 53 years. Gerald is survived by his sister Norma and will be greatly missed. He will be missed by his first cousin Dianne Johnson (Jim) from Sault Ste. Marie and his sister-in-law Shirley Siemon. He will also be missed by his nieces and nephews; Robert, Sheila, Roger (Jackie) and Gayle (Hugh). He will be greatly missed by the many great friends that he has crossed paths with during his long teaching career, farming activities, cattle sales and meetings and curling activities.
Gerald had a wonderful 43-year teaching career spanning schools from Mississauga, Perth and Huron County. His first teaching assignment was in Matheson, Ontario for 1 year before he moved to Clarkston for 4 years teaching science and math. In 1966 he became Principal in Blanshard-Fullerton TSA and did the Amalgamation of 12 one room schools. The school became South Perth Centennial School and he then moved to Rannoch Public School. He finished his career with the Huron County School Board. He then became a full-time farmer with his wife in the farming operation known as WCF red Angus Waltercroft Farms.
He was a member of the Canadian Angus Association and served on the Board for several years, acting in many executive positions. He served as the associations President for 2 years. He was a member of the Goderich Legion. There was nothing he enjoyed more than talking to people about his Red Angus cattle and how they were doing. Curling was his passion and enjoyed going to bonspiels as well as the weekly games.
In keeping with Gerald’s wishes cremation has taken place. There will be no funeral home visitation or service. A private family burial will take place at Maitland Cemetery, Goderich. In lieu of flowers memorial donations to The Goderich Legion Poppy fund, Diabetes Canada or the charity of your choice gratefully acknowledged.
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Teresa Patterson
I’m so sorry to hear of Gerald’s passing. My condolences to Norma and the Walter family.
Joseph George
My condolences to the Walter family. Gerald was a great neighbor and a reliable neighbor when work was needed on the farm. Though I was a newbie in more ways than one, Gerald was always a welcoming neighbor as well. He was always fun and interesting and the source of a lot of learning for me. I will perpetually picture him with a wry grin on his face as he told me of his noteworthy experiences on the farm and in life. It was always a treat to see him.
Dennis Schmidt
Shirley and my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of your loss of your brother
NANCY MACLENNAN
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time. My husband Angus was a good friend and travelled west in the summer of 1965 with Gerry. The next year he was our Best Man at our wedding which would have been 57 years this past June.Thinking of you at this sad time.
Jon Ginn
Norma,
Mickey and I were sorry to hear about Gerry. Thinking of you at this sad time. RIP Gerry
Jim and Gwen Bell
Dear Norma and family, Gwen and I were saddened to hear of Glenda’s passing and now for Geralds. Our hearts and prayers are with you guys. Hold the great memories close, they can help during times like these. Take care folks.
Pauline Laithwaite
Both Ed an I wish extend to you and the Walter family our sincere condolences. Cherish all the good memories. Pauline and Ed Laithwaite.
Michael Soldan
I worked with Gerald when we taught at Bluewater Center and we were close friends. If it was too stormy to get .to Exeter , Gerry would invite me to his house. I bought calves from him and always got a good deal. He was a knowledgeable cattleman and could easily pick out the prime calves for me. We attended many parties together and he was always a fun and witty person to be around. His farm set up was a modern beef and stock farm and it was always a joy to stop in and see him and have a tour of his operation. Many memories of Gerry , will miss him
Dawn Cumming
Dear Norma, I am so sorry to learn that your brother has passed away..You have certainly had much sorrow to cope with in the last while..Please know that I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers as you grieve the loss while also celebrating the life and happy times spent with Gerald…….As Chairperson of Lakeshore United Church’s Pastoral Care Team, I also send condolences to you from our team members..Hugs dear friend, Dawn Cumming.
Shirley Erb
To all of Gerrys family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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