Walter Ester Sr.

88 year old, Walter Ester Sr. of DeMotte, passed away December 23, 2012.

On September 28, 1924, Walt was born to Charles H. and Ann G. (nee: Vavruska) Ester in North Dakota. Walt joined the Coast Guard - Merchant Marine. Later in life, Walt married Mary ‘Jackie’ on June 16, 1983 in Kentucky. Walt worked at Johnson Transfer and storage part of United Van Lines. He was a member o f Faith Penticostal Church – Midway. Walt loved bluegrass music.

Walt is survived by his son: Walter ‘Butch’ (Jan) Ester, daughter: Connie (William) Flatt, step-children: Darrell (Gina) Patton, Brenda (John) Sterk, & Mike (Beth) Patton, 20 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren and sisters: Margaret (Margie) Ester and Eunice Ester.

Walt was preceded in death by his wife Mary ‘Jackie’ in June 2012.

Friends are invited to visit with the family on Wednesday, December 26, 2012 from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Boersma Funeral Home, 90 East Grove St., Wheatfield, Indiana. Services for Walt will take place at the funeral home at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday with Pastor Rick Helton officiating. Graveside services will take place at 10:00 on Thursday, December 27, 2012 at Graceland Cemetery, Valparaiso, Indiana.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family.