"Thank you, Lloyd for being such a good man, friend and neighbor. We miss you. "Fair Winds and Following Seas." --Scott "Scottie" Hengel, U.S. Navy, Ret."
In loving memory of
Lloyd James Walters
December 12, 1938 - October 21, 2019
Lloyd James "Jim" Walters, 80, of Goodview passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, October 21, 2019, at his home.
Lloyd was born on December 12, 1938, to Elmer and Ruth (McClees) Walters in Vernon County, WI. As a young man he enlisted into the United States Air Force. When he returned from the service, he met his future wife, Norma Jean Warnken at a dance when a friend dared him to go ask her to dance. Lloyd and Norma were married on June 22, 1963.
Lloyd and Norma have three children, Lisa, Mikel, and Matt who blessed them with six grandchildren. Over his working life, he spent 42 years climbing the ladder at Kelly's furniture store.
Lloyd enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, golfing, and playing cards. He was an avid Vikings, Twins, and Gophers fan. If any of his teams were to lose, 'Grampa' quickly became 'Grumpa' in his grandchildren's eyes when they would hear his grumbles.
Lloyd will be remembered largely for his laughter. If he heard a great joke or told a joke he thought was hilarious, his glasses would quickly be removed so he could take some time to wipe away the tears from his eyes.
Those left to cherish Lloyd's memory are his wife of 56 years, Norma Jean Walters; daughter, Lisa (Hugh) Smith; sons, Mikel (Karen) Walters and Matthew (Kristin) Walters; grandchildren, Elizabeth, Parker, Chase, Blake, Samantha, Kaitlyn; brother, Richard Walters; sisters, Shirley Hollander; Sharon Meier, and Kathleen Walters; sisters-in-law, Diane Walters and Grace Walters; and many other relatives and friends.
Lloyd is preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Ruth; sister, Beverly (Bernie) Meyer; brothers, Wayne Walters and Keith Walters; sister-in-law, Pat Walters; and brothers-in-law, Jim Meier and Tom Rolbiecki; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Harold and Vida Warnken.
A Celebration of Life will be from 2-5 PM on Saturday, (November 16, 2019) at the Winona Eagles Club in Winona. Inurnment will be in Preston State Veteran's Cemetery in Preston, MN. The family would like to invite you to join them for his Inurnment service at Preston State Veteran's Cemetery on November 15, 2019 at 3:00 PM.
Please visit www.hofffuneral.com to leave a message on his tribute page and to view his tribute video.
Tributes
"We love and will miss you Lloyd. Rest In Peace. Dick and Ada Hengel "
"We are so saddened by this. we have so many great memories of fun times together and will miss him so much as will many people. I don't think there was anyone who didn't like Lloyd. Betty and Dave"
"Norma and Family, So very sorry for your loss. Fondly, Jeanine"
"So sorry, Norma, to read this. What a shock! You are in my prayers and will try to come to the Eagles. Your cousin, Marian Maass"
"Great guy, so many great times with Lloyd, too many to tell. He will be missed! See you all on November 16th."
"Lloyd was a great guy, we always had fun laughing and joking around, so many great memories with him too many to tell! Prayers to the family, see you November 16th. Jee Hoialmen"
"Thoughts and prayers to the Walters family??? Hugs Lisa!"
"You are in our thoughts and prayers Norma! We were shocked to hear the sad news. Loved our Saturday visits at the Eagles.... we will miss Lloyd and of course his gardening tips! Take care--Terry & Nancy Zittel "
"Lloyd was a wonderful neighbor who was always willing to help others. Pat Wanek"
"Remembering many wonderful memories of Uncle Jim. Sending prayers to you today and in the coming weeks. Love Missy Kittleson "
"My Sympathy to you and your family Donna Ernst"