Walter Charles Grischow

Funeral services will be held at 11 AM Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Redeemer Lutheran Church, for Walter Charles Grischow, 82 of Austintown Twp. Walter passed away Saturday, November 10, at Caprice Health Care Center surrounded by his loved ones. He was born November 23, 1935 in Youngstown, the son of the late Walter F. and Mildred (Moser) Grischow. He was a lifelong area resident. He was a graduate of Chaney High School class of 1953 and attended Youngstown State University. Walter retired as a Senior Design Drafter with Danilei Wean United after more than 35 years. He was a pillar within Redeemer Lutheran Church, where he was an elder, a trustee, and chairman at different times. Walter was also a member of the Saxon Club, a former member and instructor of the US Power Squadron, and had served on the board at Shepherd of the Valley. He was an avid sailor and enjoyed bowling. His wife the former Patricia McKula, whom he married in February of 1957, passed away December 9, 2006. Walter leaves three children, Ann Marie Grischow, with whom he made his home, Jim (Laurie) Grischow of Boardman, and Tom (Cheri) Grischow of Austintown, two grandchildren, Kevin (Tara) Grischow and Eric (Tizzy) Grischow, one great grandson Eli, one sister, Dorothy Kavanaugh of Pickerington, and his longtime companion Gloria Seybert of Austintown. Walter was preceded in death by his parents and wife. Friends may call from 4 to 7 PM Friday at the Lane Funeral Home Austintown, and again from 10 to 10:45 AM Saturday at Redeemer Lutheran Church, where services will begin at 11 AM. In lieu of flowers, per Walters request, donations can be made to the Capital Improvement Fund at Redeemer Lutheran Church.