Walter H. McDonald, 94, of Moline, passed away Wednesday November 26, 2014 at Heritage Woods of Moline.
Services will be 1:00pm Monday December 1, 2014 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home, Rock Island. Visitation will be from 3:00-5:00pm Sunday at the funeral home, with additional visitation Monday from 12:00pm to service time. Burial will be in National Cemetery, Rock Island, with Military Honors presented by Moline American Legion Post 246. Memorials may be left to the American Cancer Society.
Walter was born on January 12, 1920 in Hocking, IA, the son of William "Frank" and Margaret (Snedden) McDonald. He married Violet Stevenson on February 8, 1947 in Rock Island.
He was a United States Navy Veteran having served in World War II and the Korean War, later retiring from the United States Navy Reserve in 1980.
Mr. McDonald had been employed at Servus Rubber, Rock Island for 42 years until his retirement.
Walter was a member of The National Bowling Association, Town and Country Bowling Lanes Hall of Fame and had served in the Civilian Conservation Corps. He bowled a 299 game and loved woodworking.
Survivors include his wife of 67 years Violet; daughters and son in law, Deborah (Martin) Yakovich, Andalusia, Denise Strupp, Rock Island; grandchildren, John (Carmen) Yakovich, MI, Melissa (Scott) Jordan, Wapello, IA, Thomas Strupp, AZ, Matthew (Sara) Strupp, Normal, Alex Strupp, Rock Island; 4 great grandkids.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Carl; sisters, Margaret, Thelma and a son in law, Thomas E. Strupp.