Walter R. Boris

Walter R. Boris age 79, Van Dyne, went to be with our Heavenly Father, Sunday, January 7th, 2024. He was born June 16, 1944, in Ashland, WI, and was son of Cyril and Mary Boris. On June 27, 1964 he married June A Weister at St. Agnes Catholic Church, Ashland, WI. He was a graduate of Ondossagon High School, Class of 1962. Walter owned a farm in Mason, WI before moving his family to Fond du Lac, in 1978. He bought a semi and drove truck for many years and then went on to work for Oshkosh Truck for 21 years before he retired. Wally loved his Friday morning breakfast with his sons, he loved his Sunday morning phone calls with his daughter and grandchildren. He enjoyed deer hunting and fishing, and got into every walleye fishing tournament he could. He also enjoyed his trips to Lake Erie with his friends. Attending his grandchildren’s and great grandchildren’s sporting events meant the world to him. He loved the Milwaukee Brewers and Green Bay Packers. Wally loved playing blackjack on his casino trips with Kathy and their time together playing sheepshead and cribbage while kicking Kathy's butt. Spending time with Kathy and his family meant the world to him. He was very proud of his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Survivors include special friend Kathy Piehl of Van Dyne, one daughter Tracy and Tim Dietman of Sturgeon Bay, two sons, Todd and Lisa Boris of Johnsburg, Tom Boris and fiancé Jill DeBehnke of Pickett, six grandchildren: Nicole Ledden and fiancé Tony, Justin and Megan Boris, Devin and Kathryn Boris, Logan and Vanessa Narance, Brandyn and Ali Dietman and Samantha Wendt; 15 great grandchildren: Angel, Alonso, Aryana, Rylan, Hudson, Violet, Norah, Lincoln, Samuel, Enzo, Ryker, Briella, Beckett, Anabelle and Axel, his sister - Loretta Skaj, many nieces and nephews and other relatives. Preceded in death by his parents, wife June, and great grandson Lincoln Boris. Special thanks to the SSM Health ICU staff that provided care for Wally during his last earthly days. VISITATION: The family will greet friends and relatives from 10:00 – 11:30 AM on Monday, January 15, 2024, at Kurki Funeral Chapel & Crematory, 31 East Division Street, Fond du Lac. SERVICE: Memorial Services will be held at 11:30 AM on Monday, January 15, 2024, at Kurki Funeral Chapel & Crematory, with Chaplain Karen Kraus officiating. Inurnment will be at Rosendale Cemetery. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to American Lung Association.

Walter R. Boris

June 16, 1944 - January 7, 2024