Jean Walter

Jean Walter, 94, of Groton passed away peacefully on January 30, 2025, at Avantara Groton.

Jean Ann Voigt was born on May 18, 1930 to Ervin and Clara Voigt in Groton, SD.  Jean was the youngest of the seven Voigt children and she attended school in Groton.

Jean married Vernon Walter on September 18, 1947 and began life as a dairy farmer’s wife, working alongside Vernon.  Along came three sons that added many memories of fishing, baseball games, 4-H projects, and all sharing in the farm work.  Jean and Vernon were instrumental in the foundation of the James Jimmies Baseball Team by their support and donation of land for the baseball field.  

Together, they enjoyed playing cards, league bowling and golf.  They spent many winters in Mesa, Arizona.  After moving from the farm in 2006, they made their home in Groton.  Vern passed away February 4, 2010.  Jean then moved to Rosewood Court in May of 2018-2024, where she enjoyed being with other residents and appreciated the employees.

Jean was a member of the United Methodist Church in Groton and a 65 year member of the American Legion Auxiliary. Jean will be remembered as fun loving, a hard worker, and always ready for a good time.  She loved having company on the farm, or later in town, always insisting “sit down and eat”.  Jean made friends and memories easily!

Grateful for having shared her life are Jean’s sons, Merle (Nancy) Walter of Arlington, Robert (Vicki) Walter of Groton, 10 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.  Jean loved her family and they loved her.

Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband, Vernon in 2010, her son, Terry Walter in 2020, granddaughter, Becky Diegel in 2022, and her siblings: Myrtis (Lawrence) Larson, Lorraine (Ervin) Pasch, Donald (Marianne) Voigt, Vivian (LeRoy) Locken, Robert Voigt and Beverly (Lucille) Voigt.

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