Walter Frederick Ashbacker

Born on February 17, 1912
Departed on July 30, 2007. Resided in Cedar Rapids, IA.

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Walter Frederick Ashbacker, 95, 2437 Fruitland Blvd SW died Monday, July 30, 2007 at Mercy Medical Center following a short illness. Services: 11:00 A.M. Friday at Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories. Burial: Shiloh Cemetery, Hiawatha. Friends may call at Cedar Memorial Funeral Home on Thursday from 4PM to 8PM. First Reader Jerry Fehlhafer from the First Church of Christ Scientist will officiate.
Surviving are two sons, Walter William Ashbacker Janice of Solon and James Cavanaugh Angela of Henderson, NV; two daughters, Inez Volkman Earl of Mattoon, IL and Yvonne Januschik of Berwyn, IL; 20 grandchildren; 42 great grandchildren; several great great grandchildren; two close friends, Florence and Marylin; and many close family members.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Nellie; two sons, Cliff Cavanaugh and Ralph Cavanaugh; a brother, Carl Ashbacker; and a sister, Margarite Hamburger.
Walter was born February 17, 1912 in Layfayette the son of Carl and Anna Elizabeth Schmidt Ashbacker. He married Nellie Mae Relf on September 12, 1941 in Cedar Rapids. Walter was an electrician for Wilson Packing House and prior to that he worked for the railroad. He was a member of First Church of Christ Scientist. He enjoyed being a Ham Radio Operator and was proud that he was able to reach 95 years of age. He loved to travel and to camp. Walter served in the U.S. Navel Reserve.
In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established.

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