Walter Wayne Birman

Walter Wayne Birman, age 79 of Hastings, passed away Monday April 28, 2008 at Thornapple Manor in Hastings. He was born October 19, 1928 in Baltimore Township, Michigan, the son of John and Lorene (Reed) Birman. Walter graduated from Hastings High School in 1946. He then served in the United States Marine Corps from 1946 until 1948 and then he was in the Reserves from 1948 - 1951. He married Beverly J. Shultz October 25, 1947. Walt was employed at Viking Corporation for 42 years. He enjoyed bowling, skeet shooting, wood working, building hanging wall clocks, hunting and fishing. He was preceded in death by his wife Beverly, his parents and a brother John Birman Jr. Walt is survived by his daughter's, Judy (Randy) Hughes of Hastings, Vicki (Lee) Fix of Escanaba, a son, Brad (Rhonda) Birman of Hastings, 8 grandchildren, Adam Fix, Amanda Fix, Karri (Matt) Seawright, Danielle & Steve Brown, Katie (Greg) Scott Lacie & Chelsie Hughes, Maxx Birman, 3 great-grandchildren, Tristen, Alexis, and Hailee, brothers, Howard (Betty) Birman of Hastings, Robert (Jeri) Birman of Pennsylvania, sister, Marie Hutchings of Florida, a special friend, Nyla Bechtel, several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Friday from 11:00am until service time, Funeral services will be held Friday May 2, 2008 at 1:00 pm at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings, Rev. Michael J. Anton and Rev. Kenneth R. Vaught officiating, burial with full military honors will be held at Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net).