Michael Dean Walters

Fort Wayne – Michael Dean Walters, 60, died Tuesday March 7, 2023 at his home in Fort Wayne with his family at his side.

He was born September 9, 1962 in Kendallville. His father was Kenneth Walters. His mother is Sandra (Kelham) Ruen of Huntertown. He was preceded in death by his father and step-mother, Kenneth and Phyllis Walters, Step-father, Donald Ruen and his best friend and cousin, Ed Walters.

Michael was a U.S. Army veteran. He was awarded the Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Aircraft Crewman Badge, Expert Hand Grenade, Rifle Sharp Shooter and Army Commendation Medal.

He worked at Dana Corporation in Fort Wayne and Auburn Packaging and enjoyed hunting, fishing, gaming and gardening.

He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Janet (Cox) Walters; mother Sandra (Kelham) Ruen; 2 sisters, Elizabeth (Chris) Tropp and Mary (Joshua) Ware; 6 children, William (Nicole) Walters, Caitlyn Walters, Erin (Logan) Peel, Joshua (Mary) Ware, Amanda (Matt) Gardenour and Jonathan Ware; 9 grandchildren, Morgan Ware, Emma Ware, Logan Ware, Brayden Gardenour, Austin Gardenour, Colten Gardenour, Aria Jordan, Lucia Peel and Amara Walters.

Services will be 11 AM Thursday March 16, 2023 at Waynedale Baptist Church, 633 Lower Huntington Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46819 with Pastor Steve Johnson officiating. Burial will follow the service in Prairie Grove Cemetery, Waynedale. Calling is Wednesday, March 15, 2023 from 2 to 7 PM at Feller and Clark Funeral Home, 1860 Center Street, Auburn and also 1 hour prior to the service at the church Thursday. Memorials can be given in memory of Michael to ProMedica Hospice, 2720 DuPont Commerce Court, #210, Fort Wayne, IN 46825. To send condolences to the family visit www.fellerandclark.com.