Walter Lee Hartle, age 87, of Peoria, Arizona passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2024.
Wally was born December 27, 1936, in Oregon, Illinois, the son of A. Earl Hartle and L. Mae (McKee) Hartle.
He graduated from Forreston High School in 1954.
He served two years in the United States Army.
Wally spent much of his adult life in and around Peoria, Arizona, where he lived at the time of his death. While living in Peoria, Wally enjoyed fishing, golfing, and hunting.
He is survived by his children; Debbie Nagy, Linda Magnafici and Doug (Sherry) Hartle; several grandchildren; his brothers Herman Hartle, Dale (Juanita) Hartle, DeWayne (Carol) Hartle; sister Arlene (Tom) Riggs; as well as many nieces, nephews, brother-in-law Jack Dohse, and several stepchildren including Dawn Rosenbalm.
Wally was preceded in death by his parents; his infant sister Lois; sister Mary Dohse; sister-in-law Gloria Harlte.
A memorial service will be held at The American Legion Post 62 at 9847 W. Desert Cove Avenue in Peoria, Arizona on July 21st at 10am.
His urn will be interred at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona.
