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Walter H. "Walt" Dyer

Walter H. "Walt" Dyer obituary

Walter Dyer Obituary

Walter H. "Walt" Dyer, age 89, born in Ashland, Kentucky, a WWII Army Veteran, died April 13, 2012, in his Glen Ellyn, Illinois, home. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Winifred "Wini" and his children Nancy (Jack) Curling, Amy (Larry) Wadler, and Carrie (Michael) Noland; his grandchildren, Jessica (Patrick) Pfeil and Mitchell Curling; Elizabeth (Aaron) Kolkay, Drew and Charles Albert; Melissa, Victoria,and David Noland; and five great grandchildren. He earned his degree in Journalism from the University of Missouri where he and Wini first met. Walt enjoyed a 50 year career starting with editing newspapers and publications in Missouri, Texas, and Illinois, working on Madison Avenue in New York and San Francisco in public relations and eventually moving to Chicago to manage communications for the Midwest Region of the U.S. Postal Service. He was a 40 year Glen Ellyn resident and member of Glen Oak Country Club. An avid sports fan who loved and enjoyed spending time with family and friends, Walt will be dearly missed. Visitation will be Sunday, April 22, from 3 - 8 P.M. at Leonard Memorial Home, 565 Duane St., Glen Ellyn and funeral service Monday April 23, 10:30 A.M. at First Congregational Church of Glen Ellyn. Donations to CNS/Hospice or The Glen Ellyn Volunteer Fire Company appreciated. For info call 630-469-0032

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Published by Central DuPage News/Leader/Post/Press on Apr. 18, 2012.

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Madge Haney

July 7, 2020

Walt was my mothers first cousin (Tiny. Oney. Rayburn. Maupin). Mom loved him and was always proud to be related. Madge maupin Haney. Ashland Kentucky.

Val O'Dea

August 18, 2012

Very sorry to hear of Walt's passing. He was a kindly Kentucky gentleman, had a lovely sense of humor and much motivation to improve his health. I truly loved spending time with him.

Val

Bob Luebbers

July 19, 2012

To Wini and your family ~ Those of us on your high school web site in Columbia also knew that you were still in love with your Walt, of 50 years of marriage. Wini you came onto the U-High web site after most members had registered, but once you arrived, you brighten our web pages with a wonderful bio and an incredible thumbnail photo. Of course you had help from your daughters. You & Walt are a product of an incredible generation of the 1940,s ... full of hope, determination, and curiosity. We love you, Wini and send our condolences on the loss of your Walter.

Bob Luebbers - Web Shepherd at www.uhighlives.org

Elaine and John Hester

April 23, 2012

John and I send our sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your dad. Although we didn't know him, he sounds like a wonderful man who will be missed by many. We will keep all of you in our prayers.

Mary Mahony (Sullivan)

April 22, 2012

Wini, Nancy, Amy and Carrie--
Sorry to hear of Walt's illnesses and passing.
We had such fun in Waldwick with you all. He was a great neighbor with his sense of humor, ideas, the fudge he made (on occasion) and rushing out to the carpool or bus!
May your memories give you comfort.

Joan Silver

April 22, 2012

Dear Wini, Nancy and Jack and all your children & grandchildren,
There will always be a tear in your hearts and you will always wish Walt was with you. This is such a sad time, but I'm so glad for the happy memories that you will alwayw have to share and help keep you going. I'm thankful for the little ones, who will bring a smile to your face and cheer to your hearts, and friends that are there to comfort you in your loss. Best of all our Lord is there to give you strength to go on and be a blessing to each other. My prayers are with you today and always. Much love, Joan

Nancy Reagan

April 16, 2012

Carrie, to you and your family Don and I offer our sympathy. Parents are always with us. I still think of my dad when I work in my garden.

Pamela & Peter Erickson

April 16, 2012

Sending hugs to you Wini. We enjoyed joking with Walt at the Reliquarian Annual Auction/Social. Peter and I found him to be delightful! He will be missed.

Debbie Drake

April 16, 2012

Uncle Walter is my Mother's(Barbara Dyer Crow) half brother. I never met him, but I am very sorry to hear of your passing and my prayers go to the family.

Barbara (DYER)CROW

April 16, 2012

Walter so glad I was able to meet you and know you for a few years. My prayers are with you Wini and the family . You were a great family and I know he will be missed by all . Barbara (Dyer) Crow Winter Garden, Fl.

Barbara (DYER) CROW

April 16, 2012

I am thinking of you and looking back a few years ago and glad we were able to meet. You were a great family and my prayers go out to you.Wini I know you have so many wonderful memories. He will be missed .

MADGE HANEY

April 16, 2012

WALTER WAS MY MOTHER'S FIRST COUSIN; BOTH GREW UP HERE IN ASHLAND,KENTUCKY. HE WAS A GREAT FAMILY MAN AND TO ALL THE MEMBERS I SEND MY LOVE AND SYMPATHY.

Mark and Sara Mone

April 15, 2012

We are thinking of you at this sad time, hoping you find comfort in wonderful memories of Walt's kindness and humor. With sincere sympathy,

Debbie Graham

April 15, 2012

To all the family, my prayers and thoughts are with all of you. I am glad to have been able to have known Walt. What a wonderful man.

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