Walter “Wally”

F. Weier, Jr

Walter Frederick (Wally) Weier Jr. age 84 of Lake Mills, Wisconsin, died peacefully on May 11, 2024 at the VA Hospice Facility in Madison, WI surrounded by his three daughters and other loving family members.

Wally was born August 9, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois to Genevieve & Walter Weier. He married Barbara Fragala February 24, 1963 and was drafted into the U.S. Army in March of 1963. Wally was stationed in Berlin, Germany from 1963-1965 and was a proud veteran.

Wally was a loyal and devoted husband to Barb, loving father to his three daughters, and a beloved grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, godfather and friend to so many. He started out his career as a wedding photographer, worked for Perry Printing of Waterloo and retired in sales with Fiberdome in Lake Mills.

He brought humor and joy wherever he went. Everyone who knew Wally looked forward to his regular jokes and quick wit. He forgot the punchline of every joke he tried to tell but that never stopped him from sharing it.

Wally grew grapes that made his famous jelly. He whipped up a mean milkshake. He gave communion. He'd offer you food at least ten times until you finally said "okay." Fried chicken and an oven roast were some of his favorite meals to share. He stocked the M&M bowl. He marched in the parades. He showed up at graduations and played his duck call. He cheered loudly at all his kids, grandkids & great grandkids sporting events. Hunted deer (although they were pretty safe) and donated regularly to the casino. He called us on our birthdays in the wee hours of the night and sang "his version" of the birthday song. Wally played the lottery faithfully and even though he never won the jackpot, he died a rich man. But most importantly, he loved deeply and never hesitated to tell you. He took life as it came and shared that life with everyone who he met.

Wally was preceded in death by his wife Barbara, his parents Genevieve and Walter, his father-in-law, Rosario Fragala, his brother Robert and sister-in-law Nancy, brother-in-law, Bob, and sister-in-law, Marion. He is survived by his daughters Genevieve (Dwain)Trewyn, Karen (John) Noltner and Tracy (Eric) Erickson; grandchildren Megan (Sean) Furan, Taylor Trewyn, Lauren Trewyn(Matt Caropreso,) Jordan (Tiffany) Noltner, Greyson Noltner, and Emma Erickson; great grandchildren Johnathan, Aaron, Carter, Cooper, and Aubree; sister-in-law, Dee Herschleb, brother-in-law Harry Ellis, and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

A graveside service will be held Saturday, May 25th at 11:30am at Rock Lake Cemetery followed by a celebration of life at the Lake Mills American Legion from 12:30 pm - 3pm.

In lieu of flowers, memorials would be appreciated to the family to distribute to several charities that were meaningful to Wally.

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