AKRON – Kenneth R. Walters, 90, rural Akron, passed at midnight, Friday, Aug. 24, 2018, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw after being a resident for two weeks.
He was born Aug. 4, 1928, in Kosciusko County, to Roy O. and Nellie Igo Walters.
He was married Aug. 13, 1949, in Rochester, to Erma J. Burkett; she survives.
He was a farmer and a truck driver for North Central Co-op for 21 years.
He was a 1948 graduate of Beaver Dam High School. He attended the Beaver Dam United Methodist Church.
Kenny was known as an antique tractor enthusiast and had been in numerous parades. He also proudly displayed his Shetland ponies in many parades as well. He was a member of the Echoes from the Past Tractor Club of Kosciusko County. His favorite tractor in his collection was a 1938 Graham-Bradley. He also enjoyed and participated in tractor pulls, especially with his Super M. He had also been a past member of Farm Bureau.
Other survivors include daughters: Debbie (John) Gray, Akron; LuAnn (Stan) Tennant, Warsaw; and Lisa (Jerry) Kipker, Warsaw; grandchildren: Lori Busenburg, Jeff Gray, Mindy Bernicky, Brad Tennant and Brian Tennant; 11 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandson.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters Letha Hamman and Helen Greer.
Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 26, at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron. The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 27, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Akron Cemetery.
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Memorial contributions to Henry Township Volunteer Fire Dept. or the Ronald McDonald House Charities Inc. 26345 Network Place Chicago, IL 60673-1263
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