Walter R. Flitcraft, 63, Wabash, died at 1:30 a.m., Friday, Nov. 6, 2015, at his home.

He was born Sept. 17, 1952, in Rochester, to Walter R. “Walt” and Margaret E. (Thompson) Flitcraft.

Walter was a 1971 graduate of Northfield High School. He married Tracy McNabney at the Olive Branch Church of God in Miami County, on June 23, 1979. He worked at Harvey Industries in Wabash. Walter was a member of the Chapel Ministries Outreach in Mexico. He enjoyed fishing, working on cars, auto racing, loved all sports, enjoyed helping others and spending time with family and friends.

He is survived by his wife: Tracy Flitcraft, Wabash; two children: Carey (Doug) Marcum, Cincinnati, Ohio; and Aaron M. (Julie) Flitcraft, Frankfort, Ill.; mother: Margaret E. Flitcraft, Roann; three grandchildren: Jacob Amlung and Cecilia Sommer, both of Cincinnati; and Brynlee Flitcraft, Frankfort; and two brothers: Roger D. (Deborah) Flitcraft, Wabash; Joseph R. (Betty) Flitcraft, Roann.

He was preceded in death by father: Walter R. “Walt” Flitcraft, Sr.; and his son: Robert James Flitcraft

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, with Pastor Tom Robbins officiating. Burial will be in Roann Community Cemetery. Friends may call 2-8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorial is Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.