Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Davenport. Visitation will be one hour prior to service. Burial will take place at Davenport Memorial Park Cemetery with military honors. Memorials may be left to St. Matthew Lutheran Church. Online condolences may be expressed at www.weertsfh.com
Walter was born on April 26, 1926 in Decorah, IA to Louis and Zoa Mae (Russell) Rekward. After high school, He enlisted in the U.S. Navy. Walter was united in marriage to Delores Lund on June 10, 1951 at First Lutheran Church in Decorah, IA.
Walter began is banking career at First Trust & Savings as a stock boy. Throughout his career he worked in various departments; retiring as Vice President of Bettendorf Bank in 1989. Walter served as treasurer for Luther Manor Scott County Incorporated, an organization that provided hundreds of low income properties for senior citizens. He was also very active at St. Matthew Lutheran Church where he also served various positions and volunteered his time. He was an avid gardener. Walter loved to read and enjoyed classical music. He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. He was always willing to lend a helping hand to someone in need and was well loved by many people.
Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Delores of Iowa City; children Susan Rekward of Iowa City and Paul (Christy) Rekward of Iowa City; grandchildren Anna, Susanna, Sam, Lauren and great grandchild Ryleigh.
He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters and 5 brothers.
