Walter graduated from Western KY University in 1967. After graduation Walter worked in sales with the Standard Oil Company and with his family in the real estate business. He was with the Walter Wagner Company for 21 years and spent the rest of his business career with Commonwealth Commercial Real Estate.
Walter loved his farm in Shelby County and was an avid antique gun collector. He was a member of Second Presbyterian Church, Louisville Boat Club, Filson Historical Society, American Society of Arms Collectors, founding member of Frazier History Museum and an ongoing contributor to Farmington Historic Home.
Walter was predeceased by his parents, Libby Crutcher, Kay Crutcher and stepdaughter Courtney Cooper. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl Cooper, son Thomas "Tab" Crutcher, daughter Tess Crutcher, sister Christie Crutcher, stepdaughters Darby Starnes (Kyle), Carrie Cooper and special friends, John Buckner, Davis Harcourt, Todd Edwards, Dave Davis, Brian Chase.
Following private burial at Cave Hill Cemetery, a memorial service will take place at Second Presbyterian Church, 3701 Old Brownsboro Road, April 13, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to Farmington Historic Home or Frazier Kentucky History Museum
