Walter R. Church, 79, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, January 14, 2012. He was born on September 29, 1932 in Boone, Iowa to Pearle and Rosemary Church. Walter grew up in Des Moines and was a graduate of Roosevelt High School. He attended Waldorf College and Drake University. He was drafted into the U.S. Army and served during the Korean Conflict from 1953-1955. He later served in the U.S. Air Force in Des Moines, IA and was discharged in 1961. He married Evelyn Siepert Wiesley on October 18, 1975. Walter was employed by AM International for 22 years. He later owned and operated Office Etc. in Cedar Falls, IA through 1995. Walter and Evelyn moved to Bella Vista, AR in 1997 and then moved to Springfield, MO in 2002. He was most recently employed by Enterprise Rental Cars in Springfield, MO. He was the Commander at American Legion in Cedar Falls, IA for 5 years and was also a member of Abou Ben Adhem Shrine in Springfield, Masons and Scottish Rite in Cedar Falls, IA and a member of Toastmasters International. Walter was also a member of Kings Way United Methodist Church and was a member of the choir. Walter is survived by his wife, Evelyn; his children, Richard (Nancy) Church of Fairfield, CT, Paula (Craig) Kresser, Bainbridge Island, WA, Bonnie (James) Nemmers, Eagan, MN, DeeDee (David) Robeson, Grundy Center, IA; and nine grandchildren. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend. One of his greatest enjoyments was the "cottage" at the Riverview Conference Center in Cedar Falls, IA. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his honor to Greene County Humane Society, or Kings Way United Methodist Church. Gathering for family and friends will be held at Kings Way United Methodist Church Chapel, 2401 S. Lone Pine Ave. on Saturday, January 21, 2012 from 3 to 5 p.m. At 4 p.m. there will be a time of remembrance and celebration.