Walter Hurlemann

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day - and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for His appearing." 2 Timothy 4:7-8

Walter Hurlemann, native of Switzerland and resident of Baton Rouge, passed from this life into his Heavenly home, on February 26, 2023 at the age of 98!

An accountant by trade, a minister of the gospel of Jesus Christ, he lived and worked for 10 years in Africa in his younger years.

After retiring from his profession he married Heidi Ruppeiner and proudly became an American citizen in 1995. Walter had a full and rich life, even after the death of his wife Heidi in 2014. He spent his day in prayer, writing weekly poems based on a bible verse, reading and memorizing scripture, and corresponding with his many friends here and abroad.

With the help of his loving and faithful caregiver, Janet Sagona, as well as his caring neighbor, Jackie Charles and many others that loved and cared for him, he was able to continue living on his own, doing what he loved best until the Lord called him home, where he no doubt heard "Well done, good and faithful servant."

Walter is survived by his daughter Annette Hurlemann and his son Rolf Hurlemann and wife Yvonne and their two sons Roger and Stefen, his stepchildren are: Dr. George Ruppeiner and wife Dr. Malena Carrasco, their sons Henry Ruppeiner and wife Katherine, Thomas Ruppeiner, Marianne Hembree and husband Dwight and their two sons Daniel Hembree and wife Beth and their children Asher, Eli, Lively Mae, Chloe, Beau, Miller. Philip Hembree and wife Melissa and daughter Lucy. Daniel Ruppeiner and daughter Rachel Bush and husband Gordie and Benjamin Ruppeiner and his children Mashav and Mirandula. Susanne LeBourgeois and husband Norman and son Michael LeBourgeois and wife K and children River and Briar.

Preceded in death by his loving wife Heidi Ruppeiner Hurlemann and great step grand daughter Lively May Hembree.

Special thanks to Walter's caregiver Janet Sagona and his neighbor Jackie Charles who helped him maintain his independence, The Carpenter House who compassionately cared for Walter in his last days and his longtime physician Dr. Darrin Breaux and NP Sara Frank, Merlin Liverman for his fellowship throughout the years. Walter was a blessed member of The Greater Mount Olive Baptist Church, special thank you to his dear friend Adrean and Pastor Dixon and all his friends at the church and the many more people that cared and prayed for Walter over the years - Thank You-

A visitation will be held on March 11, 2023 from 2-2:30 with Memorial Celebration of Life Gathering to begin at 2:30 at Greenoaks Reception Center. 9595 Florida Blvd. Baton Rouge, LA 70815