ST. CHARLES — William Grant Walters, 85, passed away at his home in St. Charles, IL after a long illness. William, “Bill,” was born June 24, 1939, in Rochelle, IL to Franklin and Irene (Samuelson) Walters.  

Bill graduated from Mendota High School. He married Betty L. Stuepfert on November 26, 1961, at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church of Clarion in LaMoille. They raised their three daughters in LaMoille. He had over a 25-year career working as a lineman for ComEd in Mendota and Walnut, IL.  After retirement, Bill and Betty moved to St. Charles to be closer to their children and grandchildren. They found their new church home at Hosanna! Lutheran Church in St. Charles, where Bill enjoyed bible study and fellowship.

Bill kept busy with home improvement projects and loved woodworking. He was known for beautifully carved canes, handcrafted furniture and unique wooden boxes he created for family. He was always ready to help his neighbors, friends and family with their projects.

He is survived by three daughters Bonnie (Joseph) Kain, Becky (Dennis) Abella and Brenda (David) Bergeson; five grandchildren, Bridgette (Aaron) Treske, Grant Abella, Lily Abella, Sarah Kain and Benjamin Bergeson; two great-grandson, Elijah and Emory Treske.

He was preceded in death by his wife Betty, his sister Jacqueline Roof and brother Terence Walters. 

Visitation will be from 9-11 a.m. on Friday January 3rd, and funeral service at 11 a.m. at Hosanna! Lutheran Church 36W925 Red Gate Road St. Charles, IL.  Interment will be at Clarion Cemetery LaMoille, IL at 2 p.m. 

Memorial contributions may be directed to Hosanna! Lutheran Church 36W925 Red Gate Road St. Charles, IL 60175.

For additional information contact Moss Family Funeral Homes, 630-584-2000 or www.mossfuneral.com