Walter F. Weiss passed away at the Good Samaritan Care Center in Albert Lea from renal failure on March 21, 2012.
Walter was born in North Minneapolis December 11, 1927.
Walter lived in Minneapolis for the first 60 years of his life. He bravely served his country during the Korean Conflict, serving two duties and earning the Purple Heart.
Walter retired to Morin Homes 18 years ago. Walter was active in his community as a member of RSVP, Albert Lea Senior Center, ARC, and the Ellendale Color Guard. Walter volunteered many years at the Veteran's Hospital in Minneapolis and at the Good Samaritan Center in Albert Lea. Walter honored other service men by participating as a Color Guard member at cemetery services and parades.
Walter was a huge Vikings fan and loved to talk sports with everyone. In his later years he traveled throughout the U.S., with Branson as a favorite spot. He enjoyed playing Yahtzee and cards with friends, attending ARC dances, and happy hour at George's.
Walter is survive by his sister-in-law, a niece and nephews and their families.
Walter's circle of friends include so many that will miss him dearly, including his adopted family at Morin Homes and the staff at Good Samaritan. Walter claimed Geneva as his home town. The ladies at the Commerce Bank and the staff at George's were counted as family. Walter genuinely loved life and those he called friends.
Walter will be interred at Fort Snelling with full military honors.