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Walter E.
Moritz
Sep 13, 1928 — Jun 3, 2017
Age 88.
Beloved husband of Frances for 61 years.
Dear cousin of Don Guertin.
Walter was born in Highland Park, Michigan, the son of Walter E. Moritz Sr. and Amelia "Molly" (nee Valcovic). He married Frances Kairunas on April 28, 1956. Their honeymoon included a stop at the Kentucky Derby. Walter shared his interest in horse racing, Frank Lloyd Wright architecture and their Dickens Village Christmas display with Frances.
Walter received his bachelor's degree in Architectural Engineering from Lawrence Institute of Technology, now Lawrence Technological University in Southfield. He was employed as a night time test driver for the Lincoln Motor Company. He then served in the Fifth Army, spending most of his deployment in Germany.
Following his discharge from the Army, Walter worked as an architect for the City of Detroit until his retirement. He enjoyed designing entire buildings and overseeing projects from beginning to end.
Walter was confirmed at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Detroit in 1942 and served as an usher until the church's closing. He bowled for Holy Cross in the Westside Lutheran League until 2016.
A funeral will be held on Thursday 12 noon at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home in downtown Farmington.
Walter's family will receive friends for visitation on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the 12 noon service.
In lieu of flowers' memorial contributions may be made to Concordia University Ann Arbor, 4090 Geddes Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 or any Lutheran affiliated charity.
Please keep Frances in your thoughts and prayers.
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