Gordon T. Walther, 69, Burlington, died Nov. 3, 2013, at his residence. He was born Sept.18, 1944, in Johnson Creek, to the late Oscar and Elizabeth (Liptow) Walther. He spent his early life in Johnson Creek and Sharon.
On Nov. 4, 1965, he married Helen Rose Forsythe in McHenry, Ill. Following marriage they lived in Delavan and Lake Geneva before moving to Burlington in 1985.
He was a mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service, where he delivered mail in Lake Geneva, retiring in 2002.
He served three years in the U.S. Army and was then introduced to the teachings of Jehovah’s Witnesses. He found much comfort, joy and strength in his faith. He had a love for the Ministry where he was able to share Bible truths with many. He was an Elder in the local Congregation of the Jehovah’s Witnesses. He enjoyed traveling and loved all the vacations he took. He loved driving along the east and west coasts to visit all the lighthouses along the way. He loved to play cards, and play his guitar. His greatest joy was his family and friends, especially his grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife; children, Brenda (Brady) Lueck and Anthony Walther; grandchildren, Jake (Lisa Testroote), Dustin, Jeremy, Ashley, Jenna, Anthony D., Jayson, James, Anthony G., Olivia and Cameron; great-grandchildren, Noah and one baby girl on the way; his sister, Sandy Lowman; nieces; nephews; and many friends.
He was further preceded in death by his daughter, Diane; grandchildren, Megan and Millicent ‘Millie’ and siblings, Micky, Herb, Ozzie, Shirley, Carol, Richie, Gloria, Barbara, Jim, Victor and Arlis.
The family would like to thank Aurora VNA Hospice and New Health Services, our dear friends, and a special thank you to Kevin Thom.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, Nov. 29, at 2 p.m., at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness, 122 S. Teut Road, Burlington, with David White officiating. Relatives and friends may visit with the family on Nov. 29 from 12:30-2 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall. Schuette-Daniels Funeral Home & Crematory, Burlington, is serving the family.
Well-wishers can visit www.danielsfamilyfuneral.com.
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