Walter E. Mach, 87, of Fremont, OH passed away on December 14, 2015 at The Willows in Bellevue, OH. He was born on September 21, 1928 in St. Joseph, Berrien Co, MI to Charles and Grace (Kettelhut) Mach. He was a 1946 graduate of St. Joseph High School in St. Joseph, MI.
Walter married Marion R. Mach on March 6, 1948 in St. Joseph, MI who precede him in death. He served in the US Army from 1952-1954 in France. He worked at Whirlpool Corporation for over 46 years from 1948-1994. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church where he served on the church council. He was on the board of directors for the Sandusky County YMCA. He enjoyed fixing and building things in the garage, fishing, and having fun with his family.
Walter is survived by children, Chuck (Debra) Mach of Centerville, Ohio, and Lori (Oscar) Marroquin of Lake St. Louis, Mo.; grandchildren: Alex (Lauren) Mach of Plain City, Ohio; Jenna Mach of Centerville, Ohio; Jackie (AJ) Wilkes of St. Louis, MO; Molly Marroquin of Maplewood, Mo.; and Adam and Troy Marroquin, both of Lake St. Louis, Mo; great-grandson, Finnegan Wilkes of St. Louis, MO.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years Marion R. Mach, and his parents.
Visitation: Thursday, December 17 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E. State St., Fremont, OH.
Service: Thursday, December 17 at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Jody Rice officiating.
Burial: Oakwood Cemetery, Fremont, Ohio
Memorials: Grace Lutheran Church
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.whhfh.com
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Anita Wright Russell
Dear Chuck & Lori-I am so sorry for your loss-I have nothing but fond memories of your parents while growing up & your Dad playing the accordion as we went Christmas caroling around the neighborhood as kids
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In your time of sorrow may it ease your pain to know that others are thinking of you.
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Edward, Sandra and Donald L.Schultz
Joyce (Jim) Pagel Morris
I am saddened by the news of Uncle Walt’s passing. I have only fond memories of him and Aunt Marion; always smiling and cheerful. They will be missed. Please accept our sincere sympathy and condolences.
Shelby
How my heart broke hearing of Walters passing, I will miss the laughs we shared together and the german he TRIED so hard to teach me!
Mary Jo (Hoffman) Foos
Hi Chuck and Deb! It’s been many years, but just saw your dad’s obit in my stack of papers. Wanted to give my sympathies and say hello. If ever in Fremont, look me up. Thinking of you!
Mary Jo