Service Details
Walter’s wishes were to be cremated and have a military burial at sea.
Memorial Suggestions
In lieu of flowers, Memorials in Walter’s name have been suggested to the Alpha Women’s Center of Milwaukee. https://alphawomensmke.com/donate.html
RACINE – Walter Ervin Gray, 55, died at Ascension All Saints on Monday, January 11, 2021.
He was born in Florida on November 26, 1965, the son of the late Bobby Leon and Jessie Mae (nee Mundy) Gray, Sr.
Walter served his nation for four years active duty with the U.S. Air Force and two years with the Air Force Reserve. He worked 28 years as a network engineer for Twin Disc.
He is survived by his wife, Ada (nee Elleman) Gray; his son and daughter, Sean Gray and Ruth Gray; his granddaughters, Jaina, Hadassah and Sandra; as well as many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Walter was preceded in death by his brothers and sisters.
Walter’s wishes were to be cremated and have a military burial at sea. In lieu of flowers, Memorials in Walter’s name have been suggested to the Alpha Women’s Center of Milwaukee. https://alphawomensmke.com/donate.html
Robert and Donna Joas says
Ada, Sean, Ruth and family, Walter will be remembered in our thoughts and prayers. God’s Blessings to all of you! Our Deepest Sympathies, Robert and Donna Joas
jason hudson,twin disc says
rip, he was a very good man.
Andrea Robers Twin Disc says
Deepest sympathy Ada and family. Gone to soon. Remembering the evening chats we shared as we worked late into the evening at Twin Disc. Prayers are being sent to your family.
Robie Prater says
Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family during what must be the most trying of times. My prayers and deepest sympathies are with you and if there is anything we can do to help, do not hesitate to let us know.
Guy clementi says
I worked with Walter for 15 years. Walter was a very nice person . He was great to work with. We had many late nights. RIP Walter ill miss you
Roxanne Knuth, Twin Disc says
Walter was a kind and patient soul. I will miss his sense of humor and his willingness to always help.
Al Hetchler says
Walter was very kind and helpful at work. My condolence to Walter’s family. RIP Walter
Glenn Frettingham says
Walter was a was a true gentleman. He will be sadly missed by his all friends in Australia.
Emily Ang says
Walter was a great mentor and friend to me. Thinking back the times we troubleshoot IT issues together and littles chats we had, put a smile on my face. He will be greatly missed by me and everyone in Singapore
Lee Cole twin Disc Perth says
Walter will be sadly missed, he was always there for us by phone or email, one in a million, RIP Walter, condolences to all your family.
Greg Hamilton says
I am sitting at home now listening to Famous Blue Raincoat, Leonard Cohen penned songs performed exceptionally well by Jennifer Warnes. She sang with Joe Cocker “Up Where We Belong”.
“There are Mountains ……..” Joe Cocker sings and Walter conquered many mountains in the fifteen years I worked with him. The most courteous man I ever meet and the most willing to assist at anytime of day or night, really anytime.
I recall chatting (texting) over the web with my friend Walter on a very early Wisconsin morning in late Fall and suddenly the responses from Walter ceased. “Walter are you there?” I texted (cut and paste) three times with no response, very unlike this dedicated gentleman. Being concerned I rang his mobile number it rang and rang. Then as if awoken from a deep sleep I received a very drawn out “Walter here can……can I help”. “Walter it’s me, Greg in Australia” a few seconds passed, “Are you OK” to which this man responded, a little more coherently this time, “sorry I fell asleep where were we”.
Yes we had many long conversations and I learnt so much from this man of “networks” that it made looking after the Twinpac network challenging and enjoyable (for an Accountant untrained in such things) solving together many IT networking issues at all times of the day and night in both Wisconsin and Australia.
So Walter was also a very patient teacher, he taught me well.
I truely miss him and I know that very many, many people in his life will miss him.
A colleague, a friend an honest gentleman, my condolences to his wife, children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Greg Hamilton
Brisbane, Australia
A friend and colleague
Andrea Zecchi says
Rest in peace Walter , outstanding colleague for over 20 years
Christophe Delfosse, Twindisc Belgium says
I never met Walter personally, only through phone or email but I know he wa a very good person. He was always kind, gentle, prevenant, understanding the different cultures we have across the globe and taking good care of others. He was always available, at anytime.
He was such a good teammate for the last 4 years I have worked with him. He is such a great loss ! all my prayers to his family and friends.