John G. Walter 1932-2021

Mr. Walter was born May 16, 1932, in Youngstown, the son of the late John S. Walter and Myrtle Elkins Walter. Jack married the love of his life, Geraldine “Gerry” Evans Walter in June 1954 in Youngstown. Jack served in the U.S. Army 8th Infantry, 1955-1957, as a quartermaster in Europe.

Jack received his business degree from Youngstown State University. Jack worked for multiple steel companies, including Youngstown Sheet and Tube, United States Steel, Jones and Laughlin Steel, LTV Corporation and Warren Consolidated Industries. Jack was proud of his lobbying efforts in support of environmental protection.

Jack retired from Warren Consolidated Industries as director of advertising and public relations, March 1, 1998. He continued to work from home on a consulting basis until 2004.

Jack was a board member and / or affiliated with many organizations, including the American Iron and Steel Institute, Public Relations Society of America, Ohio Chamber of Commerce, Ohio Steel Development Commission, Mahoning Valley Economic Development Corporation, Better Business Bureau, Youngstown Symphony Society, The Butler Institute of American Art, Easter Seals Society of Mahoning Valley, Tippecanoe Country Club and the Youngstown State University Alumni Association.

Jack was a family man who always put everyone before himself. He was a huge influence in all of his family’s lives. His unconditional love for everyone was never absent. He was a leader in every role he filled, personally and professionally.

Jack was very dedicated to his faith and was a member of Boardman United Methodist Church, where he attended traditional services every Sunday with his wife.

Jack is survived by his wife, Gerry; his daughters, Judy (Dave) Whitmer of Stephens City, Va., Barb (Dave) Coy of Poland and Jill (Mickey) Frommelt of Boardman; grandchildren, Jessica (Chris) Stiel of Columbus, Lauren (Adam) Kepner of Macedonia, Jared Coy of Pittsburgh, Pa., Tyler Whitmer of Stephens City, Va., and Courtney, Carly and Kyle Frommelt of Boardman; and great-grandchildren, Cameron, Connor, Emmy and Riley Stiel of Columbus, and Cole and Quinn Kepner of Macedonia.

Due to the current COVID-19 health crisis, a celebration of Jack’s life will be held at a later date, when it is safe for family and friends to gather again.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Youngstown State University Foundation, c/o the Jack Walter Family Memorial Scholarship.

Arrangements are by the Lane Family Funeral Homes-Canfield Chapel. Family and friends may visit www.lanefuneralhomes.com to view this obituary and send condolences.

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