Walter F. Stocker

Walter F. Stocker, 86, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2019 at Heritage Park Health Care. He was born on July 22, 1932 in New York City, NY the son of William Stocker. He married Claire W. (Wesche) Stocker who preceded him in death in 2014.

Walter worked at GTE for over 25 years and retired in 1997. He was active in the Boy Scouts of America. He was a Marine veteran of the Korean War. Walter had a passion for model trains and was a member of the Tri State Model Train Club. He was also a member of the Messiah Lutheran Church Choir.

Surviving are his son and daughter, Kenneth Stocker and Karen Mesing, both of Ft. Wayne, IN; four grandchildren, Shilah S. Gipple of Hickville, OH; Jennifer S. Doust (Joseph) of Huntertown, IN; Kevin A. Stocker (Michelle) of Arcola, IN; Jonathan Ficther of Jacksonville, FL; five great-grandchildren, Taylor, Junior, Jonah Gipple; Josiah and Oliver Doust and one sister, Ginnie Stocker-Mauro of Atlanta, GA.

He was preceded in death by his wife; parents and one brother, William Stocker.

Service is 2:00 P.M., Friday, May 10, 2019 at Messiah Lutheran Church, 7211 Stellhorn Road with calling hour prior. Rev. Tim Graham officiating. Visitation 2:00 – 5:00 P.M. & 7:00 – 9:00 P.M., Thursday, May 9, 2019 at D.O. McComb & Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home, 4017 Maplecrest Road, Fort Wayne, IN. Burial in Concordia Cemetery, Ft. Wayne, IN. Memorials may be made to Messiah Lutheran Church. Visit www.domccombandsons.com to sign the online guestbook.