Meta Walter

Meta K. Walter, 95, of Florida, Ohio died Wednesday, April 30th, 2025, with her family by her side. Born January 31, 1930 in Henry County, Meta was the daughter of Otto D. and Helen (Bockelman) Meyer. She was baptized and confirmed at St Peter Lutheran, Florida, and at the time of her death was the oldest lifetime member of the congregation. She was active in worship, served on many committees and sang in the church choir for over 50 years. Meta graduated in May 1947 from Florida High School, and a month later was enrolled at Warner Beauty College in Toledo, graduating in December. In January 1948 she passed her state boards and received her license to practice cosmetology all before she turned 18. Meta worked in the beauty business for over 65 years owning Meta’s Beauty Shoppe for over 60 years. October 1, 1949 Meta was united in marriage in Angola, Indiana to her high school sweetheart, Julius Keith Walter, Jr. Together they raised their 4 children in Florida, Pam, Marsha, Terry and Pat. Once they were empty nesters, Meta joined Jr at Campbell Soup Company, retiring December 31, 1989 after working third shift together for over 20 years. Meta and Jr loved to travel (including Hawaii, Las Vegas, Branson, Nashville, Maine, Vermont, Wisconsin, Niagara Falls), going to grandkids sporting events, and enjoying their camper on Crooked Lake in Angola Indiana, where their marriage of almost 47 years began. After Jr’s sudden passing in 1996 at age 65, Meta became more involved in community work, including the United Way and the Village of Florida Council. During her 10 years on council, she was a part of getting sewer and water services to the village. She also was able to continue travelling with family and friends to Arizona, Pennsylvania, California, Florida and other states. Meta’s true legacy is her family. She is lovingly survived by her children Pam (John) Dorsha of Grafton WI, Marsha Stanton (Heidi Sauber) of Florida, Terry (Patricia) of Powell, Ohio and Pat (DJ Billingham) of St Pete Beach, FL. Much loved Grandma to Josie (Greg) Kuhlman, Jason (Chantilly)Kessler, Matthew (Jennifer) Rosenberg, Erika (Patrick)Doherty, Stephen (Taylor) Walter, Kathrine (Ben) Pflum and Tyler (Amanda) Rosenberg. Also survived by 19 great grandchildren: Emma (Logan), Ben, Briahhna (Kurtis), Lexi, Kopelyn, Teddy, Brooklyn, Kieradyn. Taylor, Dominic, Cayden, Annabelle, Madison, Jace, Kinsley, Braxton, Audrianna, Avery and Andrew, and 3 great great grandchildren: Tripp, Charli, Kash, and one more soon to be born. Meta is further survived by her dear sister Betty Hoy, sisters in law Virginia Meyer and Judy Meyer, as well as many dearly loved nieces and nephews and special friends, including Bonnie Sasaki and her daughters. Preceding Meta in death were her much loved husband Jr, infant son Michael (twin to Marsha), son in law Fred Stanton, as well as her 7 brothers: Elmer (Betty) Julius (Phyllis), Robert (Dorothy), Paul (Ria), Ervin (Barbara), Richard, 2 sisters Euretha (the Reverend Alton Koch) and Ruth, brother in law JP Hoy, sister in law Nancy Mae (Marvin) Michaelis, and special friend Larry Sasaki. Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 4th, 2025 from 2-6 p.m. at Rodenberger-Gray Funeral Home, Napoleon, Ohio and on Monday from 10-11 a.m. at the church. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 5th at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Florida, Ohio. Interment will follow at the Florida Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Peter Lutheran Church Preschool or Florida Fire Department. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.rodenbergergray.com

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Meta Walter

January 31, 1930 - April 30, 2025