Walter M. Eagle Sr

Resided in Cornell, MI
Died October 13, 2017

Walter M. Eagle Sr, 96, of 5914 27.15 Lane, Brampton, passed away Friday evening October 13, 2017 at his residence in Brampton.

Walter was born April 19, 1921 in Perkins, the son of Joseph and Margaret (Benson) Eagle. He was raised in Perkins where he left the family home at the age of 15 and built his own log cabin in the woods. Walter married the former Lillian Carmody-Bogart on June 17, 1944 in Gladstone. Over the years they built 5 different homes in Brampton and also 2 camps. Walter worked in the woods into his 80’s.

Walter loved nature and made his own natural herbal remedies from the land for medicinal purposes. He was very handy at making things for others and he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He also enjoyed working in his garden, collecting bottles and he was an avid antique picker.

Survivors include his loving companion of 21 years, Catherine Alexander;

Son: Robert R. Eagle of Escanaba

Daugthers:
Jeni (Bob) Olsze of Rapid River
Susan (Ron) Mayville of Escanaba
Doris (Ed Sworski) LaPointe of Escanaba

Brother: Vern (Norma) Eagle of Missouri

14 grandchildren, many great and great great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews also survive.

In addition to his parents, his wife Lillian in 1996, son Walter Jr. in 2017, infant daughters, Linda and Marie and several brothers and sisters preceded Walter in death.

Private visitation will be held on Wednesday October 18, 2017 from 1:00 to 2:00 pm at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. Sharing by family will follow at 2:00 pm. Burial will follow at 3:00 pm at the Rapid River Cemetery in Rapid River. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Gladstone are assisting the Eagle family.

3 Tributes for “Walter M. Eagle Sr

    Jeni and Susan although it has been many years since we have spoken (1962) I wanted to send my sympathy to you and your families of your loss. Prayers and thoughts are with you and yours.

    Rest peacefully, Walter. Your legacy will live long in my family. You are thought of, every time we make the clover honey. Judy lauria

    I have just seen this. My condolences to the family. Walter was someone that I remember well. He was so talented. I would groom his poodle for him, and later his shitzu named Tucker. Through the years Walter would barter his dog groomings with me. I would love the bird houses and such he would create. He was such a kind soul, he will be missed dearly.

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