In Memory

Walter Bunn - Class Of 1944

Walter Bunn

Walter L. Bunn, 92, of Olney, died Thursday, March 12, 2020 at his home. Walter was born October 8, 1927 in Bonpas Township, Illinois to parents Lee B. and Ruth (Harmon) Bunn. He married S. Claudine (Gillaspie) on September 17, 1955 in Olney, Illinois.

Walter graduated from Olney High School at the age of 16. He entered the oilfield shortly after high school as a roughneck and eventually became a driller. Walter had a career as a real estate developer and owned Bunn's Real Estate. During his real estate career, he developed Orchard Heights with his partners, negotiated land deals, and sold houses. He was instrumental in acquiring the land for Olney Community College, McDonalds, Burger Chef, Happy Hour Laundromat, among others. He served on a Olney Chamber of Commerce Committee that helped bring AMF to Olney. Walter enjoyed fishing, hunting, and spending time outdoors. He was a member of Eureka Church of Christ.

Walter is survived by his wife of 64 years, S. Claudine Bunn of Olney; daughter, Sharon Ferguson of Olney; son, William (Julie) Bunn of Olney; daughter, Elaine (John) Baltzell of Sumner; daughter, Jana Sue Rigg of Olney; daughter, Jackie Mowrer of Olney; 16 grandchildren; 32 great grandchildren; special grandson, Hyatt Bunn; and several nieces and nephews.

Walter was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Thelma Gerber; sister, Joann Wright; brother, Wayne Bunn; and son-in-law, Jim Ferguson.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, March 16, 2020 at Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Olney. There will be no visitation. Interment will immediately follow at Eureka Cemetery in Claremont.

Memorials can be made to donor's choice.

Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home, Olney – obituary & photo – March 12, 2020