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1938
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2025
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Send FlowersWalter Felt Obituary
February 19, 1938 - June 20, 2025
ONALASKA - Walter C. Felt, 87, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 20, 2025. He was born February 19, 1938, in La Crosse, Wis., the son of Eileen (Fillner) Wright.
Walter graduated from Central High School in La Crosse. He married Jerelyn Zellmer on June 25, 1960, in Wilton, Wis. Walter was employed by Trane Company for 50 years when the business was headquartered in La Crosse.
He is survived by his son, Greg and his children, Jaymeson, Nola and Ayden of La Crosse (and their mother Jen Bantle); his daughter, Susan and her son, Christopher, of Onalaska; his brother, Terry (Barb) Felt of La Crosse; sister, Jane Kruck of Greenback, Tenn.; brothers-in-law, Lowell (Arlys) Zellmer of Janesville, and Stan (Ruth) Zellmer of Kendall; and many nephews, nieces and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife Jerelyn; and brother-in-law David Kruck.
Although a quiet man, Walter enjoyed his pets, both feline and canine, fireworks, reading the paper, documentaries and family get-togethers.
A memorial gathering will be held on Friday, July 18, 2025 from 4 to 6 p.m., at Schumacher-Kish Funeral and Cremation Services, 907 Sand Lake Road, Onalaska.
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Marsha Blank
July 13, 2025
I worked with Sue at Gundersen Clinic for years. Susie I'm so sorry about your father I know how very much you loved him I always remember the picture you have of him and you as a little girl on his lap. Please know that I have so many great memories I can still see you at your desk I hope you are well and I wish you the best.
Mike King
July 12, 2025
I worked with Walter many years at Tane co. He was a good worker and never complained. As it says in obituary he was a quiet man but every once in awhile you could get something of interest to talk about with him. R. I. P. Walter
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