Walter Louis Arndt, 92, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2017 at Advocate Christ Medical Center, Oak Lawn, IL.
Walter was born in La Porte, IN, on March 28, 1924 to Walter and Hattie (Edwards) Arndt.
On June 4, 1949 in La Porte, he married Gloria Jean Steinke who survives in La Porte. Also surviving are his beloved children, Dennis (Janice) Arndt of Manitou, KY, Brad (Suzy) Arndt of Austin, TX, and Corinne (Eric) Goodson of La Porte; grandchildren, Rebecca Arndt of Manitou, KY, Aaron (Kaitlin) Arndt of Dallas, TX, Jennifer (Brad) Shafer of Austin, TX, Rev. Andrew (Kimberly) Arndt of Tell City, IN, Ashley (Shawn) Fitzpatrick of Greenwood, IN, and Alexander (Kimberly) Keim of Noblesville, IN; and great-grandchildren, Gray, Julia, Sophia, and one expected in February.
Walter was preceded in death by his sisters, Mae Regnier and Betty Bridges; and brothers, Richard, Frederick, and John "Jack" Arndt.
Walter served honorably in the US Navy and served in 5 major battles in the Pacific Theater on the U.S. Crowley DE303 Destroyer. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church where he also served as an Elder. He was also a charter member at Whirlpool retiring after 35 years of service.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10 AM, Friday, January 20, 2017 at St. John's Lutheran Church. Burial will follow at Patton Cemetery.
A time of visitation will be held from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm on Thursday, January 19, 2017 at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center and from 9 AM until the time of service at the church.
Memorial contributions may be directed to St. John's Lutheran Church, 111 Kingsbury Ave., La Porte, IN 46350.
Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.cutlerfuneralhome.com.