Born in Berlin, NJ, he lived in Erial, NJ for many years before moving to New Port Richey, FL.
A US Army Veteran, he and his wife Helen owned Mom’s Pizza in Pine Hill, NJ.
Walter worked in construction the majority of his life and owned Walter Zeke Shoemaker Construction until his retirement. He also enjoyed years of building custom vans.
Walter was devoted to his loving family. He loved hunting and fishing and had a penchant for flipping houses.
Walter was predeceased by his parents, Walter T. and Catherine Farsing Shoemaker and his wife of 72 years, Helen Shoemaker. He is survived by his three children, Walter Shoemaker, Jr. (Ezzie), Trudy Lowe (Paul) and Jeffrey Shoemaker (Susan); his five grandchildren, Walter Shoemaker, III, Brian Shoemaker, Melissa Lowe (Greg Kovar), Ryan Shoemaker and Kendall Shoemaker; one honorary great-grandchild, Silvio Sigler; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Visitation for family and friends will take place on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. followed by a Celebration of Life Service at 11:00 a.m. at Erial Community Church, 1725 New Brooklyn Erial Road, Sicklerville, NJ 08108.
Burial will follow at Erial Cemetery.
Cremation will be private.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Blake-Doyle Funeral Home, 226 W. Collings Avenue, Collingswood, NJ 08108.
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