Walter Hedrick

Walter Hedrick, age 92, died March 29, 2016, at the English Valleys Care Center in North English.

Walter was born on August 17, 1923, in Hiteman, Iowa, the son of Walter and Margaret Linebaugh Hedrick.

He attended rural schools near Knoxville, Iowa and moved with his family to a farm near Parnell in 1939. He attended high school at Parnell where he graduated in 1942.

Walter entered the United States Army in 1944 and served in World War II with the 10th Mountain Division in the European Theater of Operations. He was discharged in June of 1946.

On June 6, 1948, he was united in marriage to Charlene Morrison in North English. They lived in Cedar Rapids where their daughter, Linda, was born. Walter worked at the body and fender trade at Culver Motors and later at Allis-Chalmers Manufacturing. In 1953, he returned to North English where he farmed.

After his retirement in 1986, his time was filled with hunting, fishing, reading, and enjoying time with his grandsons. When his wife, Charlene, became ill, he spent his time caring for her. They both continued to visit family including their great-grandson, Zach. After Charlene passed, Walt enjoyed his North English friends, especially his coffee buddies at the malt shop.

Walter is survived by his daughter, Linda (Curt) Schroeder of West Des Moines; his grandson, Mike (Sarah) Burggraaf and great-grandsons, Zach, Drew, and Jake of Clive; grandson, Colin Schroeder, of Plano, Texas; great-granddaughter, Alice Schroeder, of Ankeny. Nieces Gay Moffit and Margaret (Hugh) O'Donnell, Nephews Bill Hedrick and Paul Woody. He was preceded in death by his wife Charlene, his parents, his brothers Everett, Herbert, and Homer, his sister Irene Woody and nephew Ronald Woody.

Visitation will begin at 5:00 pm, on Friday, April 1, 2016 at the Powell Funeral Home, North English. A Celebration of Life Service will follow at 6:30 pm, with Rev. Michelle Williamson officiating. Burial will be in the North English Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the North English Library or the North English United Methodist Church. Messages and tributes may be left at www.powellfuneralhomes.com