Kenneth R. Walters Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Kenneth R. Walters, 90, of rural Akron, Indiana passed at 12:00 am, Friday, August 24, 2018 at Millers Merry Manor of Warsaw, Indiana after being a resident for 2 weeks. He was born on Aug. 4, 1928 in Kosciusko County, Indiana to Roy O. and Nellie (Igo) Walters. He married on Aug. 13, 1949 in Rochester, Indiana to Erma J. Burkett, she survives. He was a farmer and a truck driver for North Central Co-op for 21 years. He was a 1948 graduate of Beaver Dam High School. He attended the Beaver Dam United Methodist Church. Kenny was known as an antique tractor enthusiast and had been in numerous parades. He also proudly displayed his Shetland ponies in many parades as well. He was a member of the Echoes from the Past Tractor Club of Kosciusko County. His favorite tractor in his collection was a 1938 Graham-Bradley. He also enjoyed and participated in tractor pulls especially with his Super M. He had also been a past member of Farm Bureau. Survivors and place of residence: Wife – Erma J. Walters – Akron, Ind. Daughters – Debbie and husband John Gray – Akron, Ind. LuAnn and husband Stan Tennant – Warsaw, Ind. Lisa and husband Jerry Kipker – Warsaw, Ind. Grandchildren – Lori Busenburg, Jeff Gray, Mindy Bernicky, Brad Tennant, and Brian Tennant 11 Great Grandchildren Great Great Grandson Preceded in Death By: Parents Sisters – Letha Hamman and Helen Greer Time and Date of Services: 10:30 am, Monday, Aug. 27, 2018 Place of Services: Hartzler Funeral Home 305 West Rochester Street Akron, Indiana Place of Burial: Akron Cemetery, Akron, Indiana Visitation Hours: 2 pm to 6 pm, Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018 at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, Indiana Memorial Contributions to: Henry Township Volunteer Fire Dept. or the Ronald McDonald House Charities Inc. 26345 Network Place Chicago, IL 60673-1263

Kenneth R. Walters

August 4, 1928 - August 24, 2018