Obituaries

F. Walter Van Epps

 

PORTAGE  -- F. Walter Van Epps, age 83, a life-long resident of Portage, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at his home.

Walter was born on September 9, 1926 in Portage, the son of Freeland and Ruth (Walters) Van Epps.  He graduated in 1944 from Portage High School, where he was the yearbook editor.  Walter was a photographer and painter, and he owned and operated The Color Spot in Portage for many years, and previously worked for his family’s company, The Freeland Tank Co.   He was a member of St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church in Portage, where he had been the organist.  He was a member of the Portage Elk’s Lodge No. 675, and Ft. Winnebago Masonic Lodge No. 33, F & AM, where he was in charge of the Chapter in the 50’s and 60’s.  He was also a member of Order of the Eastern Star No. 100, Portage.

He is survived by his son, Jerome Van Epps, Madison;  his cousins, Kenneth, Timothy, Ruth, and Sara Snart, Jim (Ione) Van Epps, and their families;  many friends and relatives.  He was preceded in death by his parents, and his sister, Mary Ann.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 7, 2009 at St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church in Portage, with the Rev. Richard Edwin Craig, III officiating.  Inurnment will follow at St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church.  Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 11:00 a.m. at the church on Saturday. 

Memorials may be made to St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church or the Portage Elk’s Lodge No. 675 in Walter’s name.

The Pflanz Mantey Mendrala Funeral Home in Portage is assisting the family.  www.pmmfh.com

 

 

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