Obituary for Eldin Walter

Eldin John Walter of Osseo, formerly of New Hope and Otsego, was born 08-08-1928 and welcomed into heaven by his Savior, Jesus Christ and his beloved wife Marjorie on 02-05-2023. He is survived by 3 sons, Eldin Mark (Tanya), Stephen John (Dawn) and Daniel Harry (Catherine); 12 grandchildren, Taylor, Maisie, Brandon and Jane; Brady; Tara, Bethany, Kristin, Dana, Nicolle, Jeneen and Mitchell; 17 great grandchildren, Gunner, Garrett, Caylee, Peyton, Owen, Sadie, Alex, Isabelle, Faye, Moses, Hermione, Will, Millie, Eldin, Aurora, Ezekiel and Gemma; sisters-in-law, Janet Larson and Sandra Johnson; brother-in-law, Jarrett (Karin) Miller. Preceded in death by parents, John Frederick and Emma Caroline (Schimmelpfenning); brother, Clarence Walter; sister Loma Miller; brothers-in-law, Miles Miller, Denny Miller (Karen), Dale Johnson, and Harold Miller; sisters-in-law, Phyllis Pipenhagen (Wilbur) and granddaughter April Re­ nee-Brown.

Eldin played football and basketball in high school and graduated in 1945. He and Marj were married 10-08-1949 and farmed his grandparents l20 acres where the Maple Grove High School is now located. He won awards for his milk producing cows and was one of the first farmers to enroll in the Dairy Herd Improvement Assoc. along with utilizing artificial insemination. The family worked hard together but he always had time to play ball with his boys. Eldin gave his life to Jesus at a young age, and with Marj, played an important role leading their 3 boys to the Lord. They faithfully gave of their time and talent at United Methodist, Plymouth Baptist and lastly at Victory Baptist. Music inspired Eldin a great deal and had most hymns memorized. His love of music was evident at Steeple Pointe where he continually stumped the piano player & closed their devotion time with a favorite song, Brighten the Corner Where You Are. Eldin & his very dear friend, Barb, ended their days by singing to each other, either in person or over the phone, two precious songs, Let Me Call You Sweet Heart & You Are My Sunshine.

Eldin will be remembered by his endless faith, kindness and sharing unselfishly the love he had for Jesus.

Funeral Service 2PM Friday, February 10, 2023 at Victory Baptist Church, 13560 63^rd Ave N., Maple Grove, MN 55311, with visitation 1 hour prior to the service. Interment at Rush Creek Cemetery in Maple Grove.