Gene D. Walters

Gene D. Walters, age 68, of Toledo, passed away peacefully, Friday, April 25, 2014 at Ebeid Hospice Residence surrounded by loving family. He was born on January 12, 1946 to Gilbert and Mary (Thompson) Walters in Fostoria, Ohio. Gene was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He worked as a computer engineer for over 40 years. Gene enjoyed nature, fishing, the beach; anything with the lake. He was an avid car enthusiast loving to attend car shows. Gene was an avid fan of the Cleveland Browns and Indians. He loved nothing more than spending time with his family, especially his grandsons.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Charles E. Cooper. Gene is survived by his loving companion, Elly Lofton; daughters, Michelle Schuster and Rachel (Louis) Weiker; grandsons, Nicholas, Zachary, Jacob Douglas, Ethan and Lucas; former spouse and friend, Pamela Cooper; mother-in-law, Betty Cooper; brothers-in-law, Randy (Barb) and Tony (Linda) Cooper; sisters-in-law, Robbin (Rick) Lawrence and Ranae (Keith) Seely; goddaughter, Beth Cooper; canine companion, Murphy; many nieces, nephews and dear friends.

The family will receive guests on Monday from 3 – 6:00 p.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home, 4150 W. Laskey Rd., Toledo (419-473-0300) with Funeral Services beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider Friends of Magee Marsh, P.O. Box 92, Port Clinton, OH 43452 (www.friendsofmageemarsh.org).