Donald Walter Obituary

Donald J. Walter, 87, of St. Marys, died 12:05 a.m. Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, at the Celina Manor Nursing Home.
He was born Oct. 6, 1937, in St. Marys, the son of Joseph and Mary (Naseman) Walter.
He married Barbara DeMoss on Feb. 1, 1958 and she preceded him in death on Oct. 22, 2021.
He is survived by his children: Teri Walter of Columbus, Ohio; Ron (Sue) Walter of St. Marys; by his grandchildren: Justin, Emily, Samantha; by his great-grandchildren: Levi; Rhett; Chloe; Wesson; Walker and Wayne. He is survived by his siblings: Jerry (Glenda) Walter of St. Marys; Tom (Mary Jo) Walter of St. Marys.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife and by a son, Charlie Walter.
Don was a 1955 graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School, and a veteran of the US Army.
He was the retired owner of D and J Construction. 
Don enjoyed playing cards with his friends at Eagles' Lodge 767 in St. Marys. He and his family took an annual trip to Rice Lake in Canada for 35 years, and he liked watching the Bengals and Reds. Don was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in St. Marys, and will be remembered for being a real family man.
Graveside funeral rites will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, at Gethsemane Cemetery, St. Marys, the Reverend Tim Benjamin, officiant. 
Friends may call from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at the Miller-Long and Folk Funeral Home, 314 W. High St., St. Marys, where memorial gifts may be given to either Grand Lake Hospice or the Northwest Ohio Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association. 
Memories and condolences may be sent to Don's family via MillerFuneralHomes.net.