Daniel "Dan" W. Walter

Daniel (Dan) Walter, 78, of Rockford, passed away Thursday, February 24, 2022. He was born October 6, 1943, in Freeport, Illinois, the son of Wendell and Pearl (Rizner) Walter. He graduated from Auburn High School in Rockford. Dan was a proud member of the United States Marine Corp. He married Darla Schmittel on October 21, 1967 at Evergreen Covenant Church.

Dan was a skilled machinist working at numerous local shops from the time he was 16 until his retirement in 2009. His favorite time was time spent with his family. He also enjoyed tinkering in his workshop, long naps, short naps, asking, "was I sleeping?", fishing, going for long rides in the country, spending as many days as possible per year at their Cabin in Colorado, drawing silly picture notes, telling bad jokes, quoting the Blues Brothers movie, tending his lawn (except that 1 time he put down weed killer instead of fertilizer) and if you gave him a coat hanger and a 2x4 he could make or fix anything.

Survived by his wife, Darla; sons, Daniel Brent (Kim) Walter, Andrew (Kelly) Walter; daughter, Erin (Mike) Stiles; grandchildren Katlynne (Phil), Kara, Adam, Drew, Emily, Jimmy, Dani, and Charlotte; many nieces and nephews, great nieces, great nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents Wendell and Pearl Walter; sister, Dolores Blasing; granddaughter, Anita Stiles; and many loving pets.

Cremation rites have been accorded. A graveside service will be on Thursday, March 3, 2022 at 11 a.m, at Willwood Burial Park, 7000 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61102. In lieu of flowers, please “Pay it Forward” to someone someday. Please share memories and condolences online at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.