Walter David Piehl

Walter D. Piehl moved peacefully on to the larger life on April 11, 2026 with his wife by his side. Devoted son of Walter A. and Corinne (Heingardner) Piehl. Born on January 15, 1933, in Chicago, Illinois.

Beloved husband of Diane (Hoyt), fond brother of the late George (Elfriede) Piehl and sister, Roberta (Piehl) Tidemann; nephew Erik (Stephanie) Piehl; brother-in-law, Bob (Christine) Hoyt; niece Christie (Neal) Friedant; Robert (Kathrine) Hoyt; Tim (Liz) Hoyt; great nephews Zach Friedant, Harrison and Greyson Hoyt, Henry Piehl; great nieces Halle Piehl, Ashley Friedant, Parker and Juliette Hoyt.

Wally joined the United States Coast Guard in the 1950‘s learning a useful trade working in the engine room. He spent four years active/four years inactive with most of his tour in Alaska aboard an ice breaker. Upon discharge he went to work for Illinois Auto Electric Company working on fuel injection systems for diesel power dealing with all the railroads in the United States. He traveled the eastern part of the county for many years calling on the railroads. He retired after 35 years of service in 1993.

As a child in Chicago close to Wrigley Field, he had a neighbor as a groundskeeper who let the young boys play ball in the outfield. A favorite story!

He served on the church board in his Chicago church and upon retiring to Goodyear, Arizona and joining The Church at Litchfield Park, served a deacon with a focus on memorial services along with between service coffee. He helped friends as needed with his handyman skills and supported his wife in her numerous singing adventures. In Pebble Creek he worked as a sound assistant for both Pebble Creek Singers and ShowTime Productions.

He and Diane, his friend and partner, were married for nearly 62 years and traveled the world learning and enjoying many wonderful places.