s may be made to the family. Burial will be in Kankakee Memorial Gardens, Kankakee, Illinois. Online tributes may be expressed at www.rungemortuary.com.
Cleon was born on December 18, 1932, in Blackstone, Illinois, the son of George Allen and Margaret (Lippold) Walter. He was united in marriage to Darlene Abernathy on June 13, 1957 in Kankakee, Illinois.
Cleon was employed as an accountant at The Rock Island Arsenal. He retired in 2002 after 45 years of service. Cleon enjoyed bowling, shuffleboard, and playing horseshoes. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially camping. During the camping season he could be found riding around the campgrounds with his wife on their matching mopeds with matching jackets.
Those left to honor his memory include his loving wife of 60 years, Darlene; children, Mary (Tom) Cargill, Leon Walter, Cheryl (Dean) Levetzow, and Peggy (Rick) Simpson; 18 grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren and one on the way; 1 great great grandchild; and sister-in-law Lois Walter.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and twin brother Gaylord Walter.