Born May 14, 1945 to Stephen (Steve) and Wilhelmina (Minnie) Gartner, passed away on November 8, 2018 in Wichita, Ks. Walt was raised in Glendive, Montana the middle child of seven. He was a retired Air Force Veteran and retired from the City of Wichita water Dept. He was stationed at McConnell AFB where he met and married Linda Massengill, Father to Todd of Georgia, Robert (Traci) Kathy (Shane), Rachel (Pedro)and Nevaeh, all of Wichita, Grandfather to 8 and 1 great granddaughter. Brother to Adam and Maggie of Montana and Arlene of Alaska. Uncle to many nieces and nephews. Walt had many cousins, friends and extended family. He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Renee, 3 sisters; Mary, Caroline and Linda, as well as a daughter-in-law, Chris. A memorial has been established with Christ The King Catholic Church, 4411 W. Maple, Wichita, Ks. 67209.