Frederick "Fred" Walters' Obituary
Frederick Walters, age 67, of Pinckneyville, IL, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025, at 4:30 p.m., at his home.
Fred was born on March 13, 1958, in East St. Louis, IL, a son to Fred and Marie (Kline) Walters Jr. On February 17, 1996, he married Alta Politte in St. Louis, MO and she preceded him in death on August 29, 2017. Fred was a truck driver for Associated Lumber and a produce company for 20 years. He was a collector, especially of knives. Fred loved motorcycles, either riding or fixing them. He loved spending his time with his dog, Teddy Bear. Fred will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Survivors include his son, Brad Allen Walters of St. Louis, MO; one daughter, Sarah (Edward) Reiter of St. Genivieve, MO; one brother, Darryl Walters of Belleville, IL; one sister, Carolyn Eickmann of Pinckneyville, IL; six grandchildren, James Frederick Voges, Lucas R. Voges, Lydia E. Voges, Vivianna R. Voges, Lillian H. Politte, Lian R. Politte; one great grandson Jaden R. Voges: one cousin, Tonya (Tom) Herrington of Fairview Heights, IL; one nephew, Christopher Savu of St. Louis, MO; close friend, Merrill Whiley; and his beloved dog, Teddy Bear.
He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Alta; and several aunts and uncles.
It was Fred’s wish to be cremated.
Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL has been entrusted with the arrangements.
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