Kevin Leroy Walter

Kevin Leroy Walter

Of Harvard

Kevin Walter was born May 19, 1954 in Mauston, Wisconsin to Leroy and Jean (Ennis) Walter.  He passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at Mercy Harvard Hospital.

Kevin grew up in Harvard, IL. He graduated from Harvard High School in 1973. He and his wife Bobbie raised their family on their farm in Capron, IL. A lifelong farmer, Kevin raised pigs, ran a dairy, and even allowed his daughter her hay burners. Nothing gave him more joy than spring planting and fall harvest with his brother Kerry. When he retired he and Bobbie traveled around the US on their trike and spent time with family and friends. Kevin was involved in 4H and FFA in his youth, a 30 year member of the Boone County Fairboard, and a 30 year member of the Capron Grange. He instilled in his kids, his grandkids, and nephews his love of community and farming and never missed seeing them show pigs at the county fairs or a sporting event. No family event was complete without a story or a limerick from Kevin, and despite a 45 year argument, his son never could convince him that Chevy was better than Ford. The family would like to Thank the Harvard Rescue Squad and the Harvard Mercy Hospital emergency room staff, especially Connie, for their kindness.

Kevin is survived by his wife Bobbie (Lentz) Walter, whom he married on April 19, 1975 in Sharon; his children Brad K. (Shannon) Walter and Kelly L. Rydell; grandchildren Ethan Rydell, Hunter Walter, Riley Rydell, Ethan Zei, and Katey Zei; sister Kathleen Walter; brother Kerry (Shirley) Walter; and nephews Brandon Walter, Kyle Walter, Galen Walter, Eric Norman, and Eddy Norman.

A Memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at Toynton’s Walworth Funeral Home, 328 Kenosha St., Walworth from 10:00 AM until the time of service at 12:00 PM.

For more information call Toynton Funeral Home at 262-275-2171 or visit www.ToyntonFuneralHome.com

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