John Thomas Walter

John Thomas Walter, 65, of Independence, MO, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2018, following a long illness. Visitation will be held from 5-7 pm Wednesday, October 3, at Park Lawn Northland Chapel, Liberty. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 am Thursday, October 4, at St. James Catholic Church, Liberty. Burial will follow in Glenridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to St. Mark Catholic Church in Independence, where John was a member.

John was born December 2, 1952, in Houston, TX. He graduated from Truman High School in Independence and received his Associate's degree from Longview Community College. His career with Hallmark spanned 36 years, retiring in 2009. He was a member of the Mo-Kan HO Club.

John was preceded in death by his birth father, John Kunkel; mother, Lillian (Boen) Walter; father, William Walter; and grandson, Corban.

Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Marilyn (Studer) Walter; children, John Eric Walter (Susan), Trevor Walter, Kent Walter (Holly); and Kendra Walter; sister, Julie Weissflog (Rick); step brothers, Doug Walter (Beth) and David Walter (Ellen); grandchildren, Garrett, Anastasia, Jaicee, Sebastian, Levi, Teagan and Ryker.

Mass of Christian burial: 10:30AM, Thursday, October 4, 2018 at St. James Catholic Church

Visitation: 5-7PM, Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at Park Lawn Northland Chapel

Burial in Glenridge Cemetery