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Walter Unger
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Walter Herman
Unger
1927 - 2017
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Obituary for Walter Herman Unger

Walter Herman Unger
Walter Herman Unger went home to be with the Lord peacefully at the Olds hospital at the age of 90 years on September 14, 2017. Walter was born in his home near Govan, Saskatchewan on January 14th, 1927 to Bertha and Otto Frederick Unger. In 1929 his father and uncles purchased some land from the Reed Ranch east of Olds and moved the family to Alberta. At a young age Walter worked on the farm with his father and his Uncle Ferd. After college and bible school he returned home to farm together with his father and brother Kenneth until 1983 raising cattle and grain farming. In 1983 the brothers split Unger Farms Ltd. and began farming with their sons. Walter enjoyed the cattle and was known as an excellent stockman. He also enjoyed welding and woodworking. In 1963 he married Dorothy Toews and had two children Robert and Sharon. Walter farmed actively with his son Robert until he retired in 2007. Walter and Dorothy resided on the farm until 2011 where they then moved into the town of Olds. Walter attended Olds College in 1945 and the Christian Training Institute in Edmonton from 1946-1948. He enjoyed music and singing in the church choir, men’s quartets and serving faithfully FOR many years at East Olds Baptist Church as Sunday school superintendent and church clerk. Walter’s faith was an integral part of his life working to please the Lord in all aspects. He was hardworking, honest and a devoted father and husband.
Walter was predeceased by his parents Fred and Bertha Unger and his brother Wilfred. He is survived by his wife Dorothy, sister Gladys Weidman of Calgary, brother Ken (Hilde Unger) of Olds, his son Robert (and Cindy) Unger and their children Amber and Justin (Samantha) Unger, his daughter Sharon Koening and numerous nieces and nephews.
Walter’s life was celebrated on September 21 at East Olds Baptist Church where he was laid to rest. If friends desire, donations can be made in Walter’s honor to the East Olds Baptist Church elevator fund, RR 1, Box Olds, Alberta T4H 1P2.
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