Walter I. Handley Sr.

Walter was born August 27, 1924 in Chicago Heights, Illinois to the late Samuel and Lilly (Hassell) Handley. Also preceding him in death are his son, Billy Joe Handley; brothers, Elmer, Buddy and Ernie Handley; sisters, Lila Bishop, Lucille Sams, and Evelyn Nichols.

Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 68 years, Violet (Waggle) Handley; children, Walter (Irene) Handley Jr., Ken (Lisa) Handley, Martin Handley; daughter-in-law, Shirley Handley; 24 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Mr.Handley honorably served in the United States Navy as a Sea Bee (Construction Battalion) for two years in the South Pacific during World War II. When he retired after 30 years as a millwright at US Steel Gary Works, he and his wife relocated in Lebanon, Missouri. He then retired from Detroit Tool as a tool and die maker. He was a loving and devoted family man, husband, father and grandfather.

Funeral services will be 11:30 am at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home (8178 S. Cline Ave.; Schererville, Indiana 46375) with Rev. Doug Klukken officiating. Burial will be in Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens. To leave online condolences, please visit www.chapelawnfunerals.com