- Date Of Death: October 13, 2017
- State: Michigan
Walter M. Eagle Sr, 96, of 5914 27.15 Lane, Brampton, passed away Friday evening October 13, 2017 at his residence in Brampton.
Walter was born April 19, 1921 in Perkins, the son of Joseph and Margaret (Benson) Eagle. He was raised in Perkins where he left the family home at the age of 15 and built his own log cabin in the woods. Walter married the former Lillian Carmody-Bogart on June 17, 1944 in Gladstone. Over the years they built 5 different homes in Brampton and also 2 camps. Walter worked in the woods into his 80’s.
Walter loved nature and made his own natural herbal remedies from the land for medicinal purposes. He was very handy at making things for others and he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He also enjoyed working in his garden, collecting bottles and he was an avid antique picker.
Survivors include his loving companion of 21 years, Catherine Alexander;
Son: Robert R. Eagle of Escanaba
Daugthers:
Jeni (Bob) Olsze of Rapid River
Susan (Ron) Mayville of Escanaba
Doris (Ed Sworski) LaPointe of Escanaba
Brother: Vern (Norma) Eagle of Missouri
14 grandchildren, many great and great great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews also survive.
In addition to his parents, his wife Lillian in 1996, son Walter Jr. in 2017, infant daughters, Linda and Marie and several brothers and sisters preceded Walter in death.
