He migrated to WA State in August 1934 when he met the love of his life. They were married February 11, 1936, in Pioneer, WA. They migrated to Seattle where Walt found work at N&S foundry and worked for 5 years. He then went to work at the Bremerton Naval Yard before WWII. He was exempt from the draft to remain at the naval yard. After 5 years of commuting to Bremerton, Walt sought work in Seattle at which time he was hired at Bank & Office Interiors. He retired in 1976 after 30 years and traveled extensively for the next 20 years.
He was the loving father to their only child, Marilynn Rae, who passed in 2004. He is survived by his 4 loving granddaughters Merrilee Rae (Carl), Leanne Gae (Dan) and son Justin, Lynette Kae and sons Joshua and Zachary, Sheri Vae (Dan) and daughters Kelsea and Lindsay.
