Walter W. Purdy
February 7, 1915 — June 4, 2011
Walter W. Purdy, Sr. Age 96, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 4, 2011 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home with his family by his side.
Walter retired from Georgia Pacific Printing Company after more than 20 years of service. He was a United States Army Veteran having served in the European Theatre during the ""Battle of the Bulge."" He loved gardening and woodworking. Walter was a lifelong member of the Lockport VFW #5788 and was an active member of First Congregation Church of Lockport for many years.
Preceded in death by his first wife, Lorraine June (nee Egdorf) Purdy in 1984; his parents Bert and Clara Purdy; and brothers Clarence, LeRoy and Joyce Purdy.
Walter is survived by his wife Mary Lorraine (nee Ramanousky) Purdy; his son Walter W. (Donna) Purdy, Jr., his daughter Lynn Purdy; grandchildren; Wally (Joyce) Purdy, Bill (Katie) Purdy, Nick Welsh and Megan Welsh; great-grandchildren Jenna, Tyler and Jack; and two sisters, Eleanor Plisich and Phyllis Purdy. Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.
In lieu of flowers, donations made to the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home in Walter"s name would be appreciated.
A Celebration of Walter"s life will begin Wednesday, June 8, 2011 with prayers at the funeral home at 9:15am, then in procession to First Congregation of Lockport for service at 10:00am. Interment will follow at Lockport City Cemetery. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 2:00 ""A�?? 8:00pm at: