Walter Spiesshoefer, 70, of Alma, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2019 in Fort Smith. He was born February 5, 1949 in Rendsburg, Germany. He was a driver trainer for 36 years at U.S.A. Truck in Van Buren.
He is survived by his wife, Martha of the home; three daughters, Heike Spiesshoefer of Van Buren, Silke Spiesshoefer of Alma, and Anke-Thora Mortensen of Van Buren; a son, Wolf Frederik Spiesshoefer of Alma; a sister, Waltraut Bormann of Itzehoe, Germany; six grandchildren, Alexandra, Rieka, Kai, Hans, Emma, and Selena; and three great-grandchildren, McKenzie, Oliver and Josiah.
The family will visit with friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, April 18, 2019 at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home, 4100 Alma Highway, Van Buren, AR. There will be a private committal under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren.