Walter "Wally" Emil Pape

Walter (Wally) Emil Pape 85 of Bastrop passed away peacefully on the morning of September 8, 2014 at home with his wife Ann and son Justin at his side on September 8, 2014. Wally was born on June 6, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois to Walter G. and Elizabeth (Betty) Pape. His family later moved to Suring, Wisconsin where he spent the rest of his childhood years. He then moved back to Chicago where he was employed prior to joining the Army and serving in the Korean War in which he was awarded three Bronze Stars and various other honors for distinctive service. After leaving the service, he became involved in a coop program to continue his education. Through this program he was able to attain his Degree in Mechanical Engineering and work for the Government in Research and Development (Arsenal Program) for the rest of his life’s career. He is survived by his wife of twenty-four years, Elizabeth Ann Smith Pape, daughter Lynn Ann Pape, son Justin Xavier D’Spain Pape, stepchildren: Karla Lovell, Richard Buckner Kidd, Russell Brian Kidd (Joanna), and Stuart Travis Kidd (Lela). Grandchildren: Anna Wood (Delbert Scott), Megan Brianna Kidd, Liam Lovell, Joshua Kidd, Samuel Kidd, Emily Kidd, Jordan Goertz, Benjamin Kidd, Ari Kidd, Isaac Pape and Elijah Pape. Great Grandchildren: Abby & Noah Wood. Additional recognition to his ever faithful pets Pinky and Lilly who remained by his side during his long illness and provided a great deal of comfort to him. He was predeceased in death by: his sister Elizabeth (Tuddy) Piontek. his first Wife Ruth Yunkin Pape, daughter Kathleen Jean Pape, and his nephew Jack Piontek. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on September 20, 2014 at the Methodist Church in Martindale, Texas at 2:00pm and following the service refreshments will be provided in the Fellowship Hall. As to Wally’s concerns, a trust fund (#1059906) has been established for our special needs grandson, Elijah Pape, at Frontier Bank 1500 Chestnut St. in Bastrop, Texas and/or Frontier Bank 1213 Hwy 290 in Elgin. Wally has always been concerned that the needs of this special little guy be met after we are gone and this fund has been set up in respect to his concerns.