Walter F. Counterman

Walter F. Counterman, age 85, of Temperance, passed away December 11, 2015 at Vibrant Life Senior Living. Walter was born May 31, 1930 in Portage, OH to Walter and Florence (Mann) Counterman. After graduating high school, Walter served his country honorably in the US Air Force serving in Japan during the Korean Conflict and was a member of VFW post #606. He married his high school sweetheart, Mary Williams in 1950. Walter worked in the printing industry for his entire career. He enjoyed camping with his family, bowling with friends, and collecting American Flyer trains.

In addition to his parents, Walter was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 53 years, infant sons, Michael and Geoffrey. He is survived by his son, Gary Counterman, daughters, Gail (Joe) Quiroga, and Gwen (John) Skowronek, grandchildren, Shawn, Jennifer, Dylan McRae and Andrew Sarra, great granddaughters, Hailey and Kylie McRae.

The family will receive guests on Tuesday, December 15, 2015, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home, 4150 W. Laskey Rd. 419-473-0300. Memorial Services will begin Tuesday at 2:00 pm. at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to in Walter's memory to a Hospice of the donor's choice.

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