Date of Birth:
Tuesday, May 19, 1936
Date of Death:
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Age:
87 years old

Walter M. Elgin

Walter “Wally” Elgin, age 87,  passed away at Seasons Hospice in Rochester, MN on September 19. He was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s 10 years ago and passed from latter-stage complications from the disease. His wife, Eileen, and stepdaughter, Holly Keller, were with him when he passed peacefully late on Tuesday.

Wally was a loyal and devoted husband to his wife, Eileen, for 40 years. He is survived by his wife, Eileen (81); step-son, David Keller (59); step-daughter, Holly (53); his brother, Andy (89);  his sister, Louise (age unknown); 5 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. Wally was shy and kind, quick with a warm chuckle. He was always happy to help those he loved with whatever was needed, whether a household repair, a move, or entertaining grandkids. Wally honorably served his country in the U.S. Army, often talking with pride of his years when he was stationed in Germany.  Later Wally worked as a plumber and boiler-engineer.  He loved fishing, visiting casinos, taking on home-improvement projects, and caring for his cat, “Kitty.”