February 14 1933 January 16 2020
Walter’s Obituary Walter Gramps Beilfuss passed away with family by his side in Charleston, SC on Thursday, January 16, 2020. He was born February 14, 1933 in Chicago, IL to the late Lucille and Lawrence Beilfuss. Growing up in Chicago, he enjoyed camping and fishing at their family cottages in Indiana and Michigan. He attended Eisenhower High School in Blue Island, IL and went into the Army after graduation. He had fond memories and many stories while stationed in Germany. Upon his return and honorable discharge, he attended the Illinois Institute of Technology and University of Illinois where he gained his business and entrepreneurial skills. He moved his family to Michigan City in 1966 and began his career at Berkel in LaPorte, IN working his way up to Vice President. He also worked a number of years for Milton Roy in Michigan City. In 1979, he married Margaret(Peggie) Smith who survives. Having enough of corporate life, he and Peggie moved to Jacksonville, FL and started an AAMCO Transmission franchise. After a few years, they sold the franchise and purchased Diversified Products which he continued to run until his retirement. Once he began his struggle with Alzheimer’s disease 12 years ago, he and Peggie moved to Charleston, SC to be close to family Walt was a very loving and generous person who enjoyed boating, traveling, food and especially golfing, and was a life long member of the Shriner’s. He was preceded in death by his brother Lawrence, sister Elinor Burns, son Dale and stepdaughter Leslie Smith Moryl. He is survived by his sons, Daniel of Jacksonville, FL, David of Austin, TX, and Doug of Indianapolis, IN. Stepsons, Glenn Smith(Carol) of Charleston, SC and Brad Smith of Michigan City, IN. He is also survived by 3 grandchildren, 7 step-grandchildren and 8 step-great grandchildren. Service and burial will be at a future date in Jacksonville, FL. Arrangements are being handled by Arlington Park Cemetery and Funeral Home in Jacksonville, FL. In lieu of flowers, donations can be directed to the Shriner’s Morocco Temple, 3800 Saint Johns Bluff Road South, Jacksonville, FL 32224 or Alzheimer’s Association Central & North Florida Chapter 2180 W State Road 434, Suite 1100 Longwood, FL 32779. Read More
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Walter G Beilfuss February 14 1933 January 16 2020.
Death notice for the town of: Jacksonville, state: Florida