Walter Joseph “Walt” Solowey, Jr.

Last Updated on October 7, 2026 by Cass County Communication Network

Walter Joseph Solowey, 76, Bunker Hill, Indiana, passed away Monday, September 28, 2026, with his family by his side at Miller’s Merry Manor.

Born September 7, 1950, in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Walter J. Sr. and Anna Marie (Sedlak) Solowey.

Following his graduation from high school, Walt enlisted in the United States Air Force. From 1970-1992, he was proud to serve his country – traveling to many places and meeting many people throughout his career. He retired from Grissom Air Force Base where he had worked in weather maintenance. Walt had a strong work ethic AND almost perfect attendance over the years – which was important to him. He and his family settled here with his children graduating from Lewis Cass – this was home.

Walt graduated from Ivy Tech – Kokomo with certification in Heating and Air Conditioning maintenance. He was later honored to be asked to teach HVAC courses at his alma mater. Walt was employed as a school maintenance worker for Southeastern School Corporation and Northwestern School Corporation. He also worked as a driver for an RV company. Delivering recreation vehicles all across the country allowed him to see the beauty of America.

A attended the Miami Baptist Church, Walt’s faith kept him strong throughout his life and his recent illness. He was also a member of the American Legion and VFW – both in Peru, Indiana. He was an avid golfer and a member of the Indiana Oaks Golf Club. Walt also enjoyed bowling. Granddad was his favorite name – he loved being with his grandchildren and supporting them in all their activities.

He is survived by two children: Walter “Joe” Solowey, III and his wife Sharon, of Galveston, and Jessica Shepler and her husband, Doug, of Logansport; four grandchildren: A.J. (Matt) Solowey, Parker Solowey, Scott Shepler, and Sarah Shepler; three sisters, Leanne Tirpak, Valerie Arsenault, and Jeane Veazey; six brothers, Tom, Mark, Kevin, Brian, Scott, and Matt Solowey; and several nieces and nephews.

A visitation will be help from 2 – 4 p.m. Saturday, October 17th in Fisher Funeral Chapel, 1801 Chase Road, Logansport, Indiana.

A memorial service celebrating Walt’s life will follow at 4 p.m. with Br. Scott Solowey officiating. Military honors will be accorded by the U.S. Air Force Honor Team and the Cass County Honor Guard at the start of the service.

Burial, at a later date, will be in the Crown Hill National Cemetery Annex in Indianapolis, Indiana.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Foundation Fighting Blindness to support the “Silly Seals” his granddaughter’s team in the annual “Indianapolis Vision Walk” – a fundraising event he participated in annually. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

Condolences can be shared at https://www.fisherfuneralchapel.com.