Wally was born on June 29, 1961, at Great Lakes Naval Base in Waukegan, Illinois, to Lewis and Dixie Wendt. He attended Irving Crown High School in Carpentersville, Illinois. Wally married his wife Leisa on May 12, 1984, at Faith Lutheran Church.
Wally worked in plastics and later became a truck driver. He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren whether it was building model trains, working on cars, or fishing.
Wally is survived by his wife Leisa of Lawrenceburg, TN. His children: Coreina Tucker, Crystal (Chris) Johnson, Michael (Christina) Pivin, Walter (Cathy) Wendt Jr., Judith (James) Carter; his sisters: Kim Weber, Robin (Roger) Butler, Johanna (Bill) Vincent, and Tiara (Bruce) Rozell; and his grandchildren: Jacquelyn, Brent, Christopher, Breanna, Sean, Eddie, Jasper, Ericca, Hana, and Jennifer.
Williams Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences can be given to the family online at www.williamsfh.com.