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Walter Altmann Obituary

Altmann, Jr., Walter M. Age 69, Beloved husband of 49 years to Sylvia nee Fontana; Devoted father of Walter (Carole), Laura (Ed) Jurkovic, Patti (Dan) Yara, Diane (Andy) Bigham and Mary Beth (Rob) Hughes; Proud grandfather of Joshua, Kaitlyn, Samantha, Eddie, Lauren, Lindsey, Evan, Danny, Timmy, Megan, Luke, Ben, John and Zoe; Cherished brother of Paul (Kathy) Altmann; Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday from 2 to 9 p.m. Funeral Monday 9:15 a.m. from the Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home, 9000 W. 151st Street, Orland Park to St. Elizabeth Seton Church, Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Good Shepherd Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Autism Speaks, 1 East 33rd Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10016 would be appreciated. 708-857-7878 www.sheehyfh.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 1, 2012.

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Mark Bernhard

June 7, 2012

My deepest sympathies from the Bernhard Woodwork Family at the passsing of Wally. He was one of the hardest working men i have ever had the pleasure of working with.

Mary & Pete Formosa

June 6, 2012

So sorry to hear of Walter's passing, Pete had great respect for him and We appreciate all he did for Pete as he started in the Electrical Trade so many years ago -

June 5, 2012

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO SYLVIA AND FAMILY. GOD'S PEACE AND BLESSINGS TO ALL.

MARY ANN AND JACK CARLSON

John Zouch

June 3, 2012

God bless 'Ol Man'

Christina Danielkiewicz

June 1, 2012

My deepest condolences to the Altmann family in the loss of Walter, Jr. Was sorry that we had never met.
May he rest in peace with God

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