Walter William Opanowicz

Opanowicz, Walter William, 98, of Hoover, Alabama, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2026. He was born in Detroit, Michigan, on December 31, 1927, the youngest of ten children born to Adolph and Helen Opanowicz. He was married to Patricia L. Opanowicz on January 20, 1951.

Walter was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia L. Opanowicz, daughter Marcia E. Kossak, and son-in-law Austin S. Landry.

He is survived by two daughters, Tina Landry of Pelham, Alabama, Judith Potter (Randy) of Monticello, Minnesota, and son-in-law Robert Kossak of Walker, Minnesota. He also leaves seven grandchildren, Thomas Landry (Kristie), Patricia Johnson (Jason), Sarah Kossak-Gupta (Sounak), Laura Wood (Michael), Amanda Ore (Justin), Andrea Richason (Andrew), Randolph ‘RJ’ Potter (Brittney) and nine great-grandchildren.

After high school, he enlisted in the Marines for a short time before being Honorably Discharged. He then began his educational path which set him up for his career in Project Management with Chrysler Corporation, specifically in the Space Division. That was followed by the Defense Division with General Dynamics, where he ended his career in 1987 and retired.

He enjoyed spending his time with family, golfing, traveling, reading, journaling, and researching genealogy. He was also a devoted and faithful member of the Catholic Church throughout his lifetime.

Funeral arrangements will be held at A. H. Peters Funeral Home, Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan, visitation Friday, May 22, from 3-7 p.m., Funeral Mass from 10:00-11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 23, at St. Mary, Our Lady Queen of Families, Center Line, Michigan. Burial will follow immediately at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Detroit, Michigan.