Walter Earl Morton Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2025-02-21T20:00:00
End: 2025-02-21T23:00:00
Location: Snyder Funeral Homes, DeVore Chapel

In loving memory of Walter Earl Morton of Galena, Ohio, who departed this world on February 17, 2025 at the age of 91. Walter Earl leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Walter Earl Morton to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Cecil Morton and Helen Morton (Hershner Burkepile); his grandson Thomas Morton; and his sister Mary Hawk. He is survived by: his wife Donna; his children, Lisa Morton, Steve Morton (Jana) and Susan Llaneza (Jorge); his daughter-in-law Mary Ellen Morton; his grandchildren, Ashley Kerschner, Jeremiah, Katie Marie, Luke, Nathan Morton, Joshua, Caleb, Aleah and Jake Llaneza; his great grandchild Violet Kerschner; his brothers, Robert Morton (Joyce) and John Morton (Chris); his brother-in-law Charles Hawk; and also James Moore. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers please make memorial donations to Honor Flight of Columbus, Inc. P.O. Box 20133, Columbus, OH 43220 or honorflightcmh.org.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Lasater Funeral Homes

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February 21, 2025

Mary Ellen wrote a sympathy message

“I send my love and condolences to Donna, "mom", and all the family. Walter, "dad" was consistently kind and loving to me since we met in September 1988. My wonderful memories are held dear. His unique sense of humor was cherished. I am so grateful for the privilege to have experienced and watched his legacy unfold. I miss him greatly and am comforted to know, Dad is indeed with our sweet Thomas in paradise. Mary Ellen Morton”

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Snyder Funeral Homes, DeVore Chapel
637 State Rte 61, Sunbury, OH 43074, USA

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637 State Rte 61, Sunbury, OH 43074, USA

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