George Paul Walter

George Paul Walter of Casa Grande, AZ, and Frederick, CO, departed this life January 2nd, 2025.

George was born May 31, 1942, son of Paul Walter and Velda Walter (née Smart). After the early passing of Velda, he was raised in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, by Paul and stepmother Hildegard (née Happel). In Cedar Rapids, George attended grade school at Trinity Lutheran and graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1961.

Building on a youthful enthusiasm for mechanics, George carried out his military service as a B-47 bomber mechanic at Pease Air Force Base in Portsmouth, NH, from 1961 to 1965. In the 60s and early 70s, he turned a passion for automobiles to success in car sales in Portsmouth, NH, Denver, CO, and Everett, WA. Some of his fondest memories were of starting Little Auto City in Denver at the young age of 24.

After graduating from Everett Community College in Washington State in 1968, he began a career in life insurance sales, which remained his vocation for the rest of his working life. While eventually becoming an independent agent, he sold insurance notably for Aid Association for Lutherans and the Presbyterian Ministers Fund.

George married Kathleen, née Wolf, in 1965, from which marriage he leaves 4 children: Adam, Aaron, Andrew, and Susan.

George married Bobbi, née Krueger, in 1994, from which marriage he leaves 5 stepchildren: Tamra, Paula, Troy, Scott, and Lantry. Bobbi was his devoted wife of 30 years and his caregiver during the difficult, final months of his life. In Bobbi's words, "George was my adventurous, fun guy and a great joy to be with."

The impact of George’s life is best expressed in the memory of these ones who loved and now mourn him. And the list extends to his 19 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren as well as to his nieces, Stephanie Walter and Christa Walter, and their children, and to his sister-in-law, Sandra Walter.

Most recently, George attended church at Risen Savior Lutheran Church, Broomfield, CO and at Risen Savior Lutheran Church, Chandler, AZ.

Visitation Friday January 17th, 2025 12:00 noon - 1:00p.m, followed by Funeral Services starting at 1:00p.m both at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1515 N Trekell Road, Casa Grande.

Flowers may be sent to Trinity Lutheran Church in Casa Grande, AZ. Charitable donations in George’s memory may be sent to Trinity Lutheran Church and School in Cedar Rapids (1361 7th Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404) and Concordia Seminary (801 Seminary Place St, Louis, MO 63105).