Walt Hamilton

Walter A. Hamilton, 88, of Warsaw, passed away on Monday, Oct. 14, 2024, at his daughter’s residence surrounded by family.

Walt was born on Dec. 10, 1935, in Silver Lake, to Homer and Marjorie (Pletcher) Hamilton. He was united in marriage to Marilyn Estep in 1963, divorcing in 1991; she then preceded him in death in 2020. He married Donna Lee Weaver in 1991; she preceded him in death 2013. He married Reba Graves in 2015; she preceded him in death in 2021.

Walt proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1957 during the Korean Conflict. He retired from Flint Ink as an ink mixer.

He was an avid camper, camping for more than 40 years with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren at Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resort in Pierceton. He enjoyed fishing and gardening as well. Walt made many lifelong friends at the campground and mowed as many as 15 yards on a weekly basis for some of the property owners in the park.

Walt will be lovingly remembered by his daughter, Aimee (Jim) Farmer, of Warsaw; daughter-in-law, Lori Hamilton, of Columbia City; grandchildren, Kyle, Travis, Ric and Melissa; many great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, and his wives, Marilyn, Donna and Reba, he was preceded in passing by two sons, Mark Andrew and Daniel “Boonie” Hamilton; grandson, Bradley Harrell; and several brothers and sisters.

Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18, in McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, 2290 Provident Court, Warsaw. Funeral services in celebration of Walt’s life will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, in the funeral chapel with Pastor Lewis Wedstel Shepherd officiating. Interment will follow in South Whitley Cemetery, South Whitley.

The family kindly requests memorial donations be made to the Animal Welfare League, 1048 S. 325E, Pierceton, IN 46562.

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