William "Bill" J. Walter

William “Bill” Walter, 67, passed away at home on February 21, 2022, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family. Bill was born in Des Moines on July 9, 1954, one of five sons born to Dennis and Dorothy (Rossman) Walter.

Bill was a 1972 graduate of Dowling High School. He worked in the construction industry throughout his career and was most recently an instructor for the Union Hall Apprentice Program.

Bill was a member of Cement Masons and Plasterers Union Local 21. He loved to cook and had a special place in his heart for animals, especially dogs.

Bill is survived by his wife, Phyllis Walter; mother, Dorothy Walter; children, Amy Walter, Robert M. (Krystal) Walter, and Susan Walter; step-children, Latasha Jones and Devan Jones; grandchildren, Jackson Walter, Penelope Walter, and Yemma Armstrong; his four brothers, Robert J. Walter, Patrick (Teresa) Walter, Michael (Elizabeth) Walter, and Dennis Walter II. He is also survived by Nancy Walter, the mother of his children, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other loving family and friends.

Bill was preceded in death by his father, Dr. Dennis Walter, and his step-son, David Jones.

A funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, February 28, 2022, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave., Des Moines, where visitation will be held from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Burial will take place following the service at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be directed to an organization of your choice or to the Union Hall Apprentice Program.

Online condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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