Walter L. Egan Sr.
August 22, 1935 - February 12, 2022
Walter L. Egan, Sr.,86, of Peoria, peacefully passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. He was born in Peoria on August 22, 1935, to Grant and Mary (Jacobs) Egan. He married the love of his life Helen Louise Pryor, in Peoria on September 17, 1955; she survives. He is also survived by his children, Walter L. (Jay Kalberg) Egan, Jr. of Chicago, Mark L. (Elizabeth) Egan of East Peoria, David L. Egan of Peoria, Kathy Thaler of Florida, and Jeanette (Randy) Whittles of TN; his 3 brothers, George Egan of Bartonville, John Egan of Longview, MN, and James Egan of Peoria; 12 grandchildren; and 21 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Cindy; his daughter-in-law, Sherrie; his son-in-law, Larry Thaler; and 7 siblings. Walter served in the Marine Corps from 1952-1955 and then worked as a machinist for Caterpillar for 30 years. He loved working and caring for his yard. He will be dearly missed. Cremation rites have been accorded. There will be a private graveside service at Lutheran Cemetery in Peoria at a later date. Gary Deiters Funeral Home & Cremation Services is assisting the family. Memorials may be made to The Alzheimer’s Association. Online condolences may be left at www.GaryDeitersFH.com.
Walter L. Egan, Sr.,86, of Peoria, peacefully passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. He was born in Peoria on August 22, 1935, to Grant and Mary (Jacobs) Egan. He married the love of his life... View Obituary & Service Information