Walter L. "Pops" Olin, Jr.
October 21, 2012
Walter L. Olin, Jr., 65, passed away at his home Sunday, October 21, 2012.
Walter was born March 9, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois, to Walter L. Olin, Sr., and Marcel Harnisch. Walter’s mother passed away when he was very young, and his sister, Dorothy Pobst, graciously stepped in to raise both him and his sister, Cheryl. After graduating from North High School, he joined the U.S. Army and proudly served his country for 25 years, retiring as a Captain. Walter enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, his cat Spookie, and going to Toads Tavern to have a drink with his friends. He was also an avid Bears Fan.
Walter is survived by his loving wife and caregiver, Debra; children, Walter (Staci) Olin, III, Shayne (Melanie) Olin, Casey (Cassee) Olin, and Cheyenne (Scott) Davis; step-daughters, Debra Palmer and Tonya (Josh) Richards; sister, Cheryl (Wayne) Jarvis; nine grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Ronald Lee Belknap, and his beloved sister, Dorothy.
The family will greet friends beginning at 9 a.m., Thursday, October 25, 2012, with a funeral service following at 11 a.m. Thursday, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the family.
Online condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
The Clark Family
10/24/2012
Tripp and Staci, it is with great sadness that we read of Big Walt's passing. There are no words to express how hard it is to lose a parent, we sympathize with all of you, Just know if there is anything you need we are always here for you. Love & Miss you guys.
Rusty, Tana, Emily and Brayden Clark
Kellie Redding - Australia
10/23/2012
RIP Walt our Yankee mate! We are all going to miss your Christmas phone calls here in Australia. My sons Baylee and Kasey whom you have never met but know so much about are going to miss your birthday cards that arrive on time every year for their birthdays. Thanks for being a great friend for close to 20 years and we will never forget our great times together and adventures through Iowa. I have kept all your cards and letters that you sent to the kids and when they get older I will explain how it all came about. Thanks for the great memories that we will never forget. Your aussie mates always Kellie , Gail (mum), Trent, Blair, Baylee & Kasey.