Walter Downey, 73, of Kentland, died at 11:20 p.m., June 21, 2011 at Cumberland Pointe Health Campus of West Lafayette. He was born on April 22, 1938 in Pence, Indiana to the late James and Mamie (Hurley) Downey. He graduated from Williamsport High School in 1957. His marriage was to Sandra Schluttenhofer on June 21, 1958 at Sacred Heart Church in Fowler, Indiana. He passed away on their 53rd wedding anniversary. Walter had lived in Pence, Fowler, and Kentland, Indiana and was baptized at the Christian Church in Pence. He had worked at the Fowler Bakery, where he drove the bread truck and baked donuts, and at Harrison Steel of Attica. Walter then worked at the Liquid Fertilizer Mixing Plant in Kentland, which was originally named Edward J. Funk & Sons, then became Amaco, and was later named Cropmate. Cropmate sent Walter to Hastings, Nebraska to build a large fertilizer mixing plant from the ground up. He was a manager in the fertilizer division for 25 years and retired after 40 years. Walter loved spending time and playing with his grandchildren and going to their sporting events. He also enjoyed to motorcycle and taking extended trips with his wife and friends on his Yamaha touring bike. He traveled to the top of Pike's Peak, around the shores of Lake Michigan, around the Gulf Shore from Texas to Southern Florida, and to the Rocky and Appalachian Mountains. He also enjoyed woodworking after retiring. He made quilt racks, picture frames, and wall ornaments. Surviving with his wife are five children; Debra (life-mate: Robin) Wagner of Indianapolis; Robin Downey of Kentland; Franklin (Gwyn) Downey of Elgin, Illinois; Tracie (Mike) Faker of Remington; and Brian Downey of Kentland; and a sister, Hellen Simmons of Bean Station, Tennessee. Also surviving are seven grandchildren; Andrew Wagner-Lybolt, Simon Wagner-Lybolt, Chadwick Downey, Kyle Downey, Jennifer Faker, Tyler Faker, and Brice Downey. Preceding him in death along with his parents are four sisters; Lois Ford, Jane Zenor, Daisy Reynolds, and Arthena Jones. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. (CDT), Saturday, June 25, 2011 at Stitz-Clapper Funeral Home in Kentland. Funeral Service will be there 11 a.m. (CDT), Sunday, June 26, 2011 with Father Thomas Fox of Sacred Heart Church in Remington to officiate. Interment to follow in Fairlawn Cemetery, Kentland.