Herald Times Reporter, Nov. 27, 2004

Walter M. Beth, age 91, of Two Rivers, died peacefully Thursday afternoon,
Nov. 25, 2004 following a brief illness at the Hamilton Memorial Home, Two
Rivers.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 29, 2004 at St.
John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the service
will be the Rev. David Scherbarth, with burial to follow in Pioneer Rest
Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Walter was born Sept. 16, 1913 in Two Rivers, a son of the late Charles and
Barbara Monka Beth.

He received his education in Two Rivers, attending St.
Mark's Parochial School and graduating from Washington High School with the
class of 1931. On April 19, 1933, he was married to Ramona B. Raatz at
St. John's Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. The couple was blessed with 66 years
together. She preceded him in death Oct. 14, 1999.
Wally was employed at Mirro Aluminum Co. for many years and also at the
Manitowoc Shipbuilding for a short time during the war. He retired from Mirro
Aluminum in 1978, as assistant superintendent. He was a long time member of
St. John's Lutheran Church, where he was past member of the church council,
served as trustee and was a member of the Lutheran Men's Club. He was also a
member of the National Management Club of Mirro; the Two Rivers Senior Center,
where he served with the Meals-on-Wheels program; and he enjoyed bowling,
dart-ball and playing cards with several card clubs.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, two daughters and a son-in-law,
eight grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, other
relatives and friends also survive.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a son-in-law,
a brother, and three sisters.

Friends may call at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, from 5 until
8 p.m. Sunday evening and at the church on Monday after 9 a.m. until the time
of service at 10 a.m.
Memorials may be made to St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church or the donor's
choice.
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