Walter G. Zander

1952-2022

Walter G. Zander, age 70, of Reedsburg, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022 at Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital in Milwaukee.

A memorial visitation was held on Wednesday, Sept. 7 from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. at the Farber Funeral Home in Reedsburg. A Celebration of Walter’s Life and burial in Walnut Hill Cemetery will be held at a later date.

He was born on July 22, 1952 in Wisconsin, the son of Henry and Frances (Niesen) Zander. He was a 1970 graduate of Middleton High School. On Feb. 26, 1982, Walter was united in marriage to Linda L. (Helmke) Reisdorf in Medford. He farmed in rural Medford for 13 years before the farm was sold. He also worked as a maintenance mechanic at Hurd Windows and Doors. In 2007, they moved to Reedsburg to be closer to family.

Walter enjoyed fishing, hunting, watching Westerns, coffee with friends at McDonalds, Sunday drives and visiting friends and family at Dutch Hollow Lake.

He is survived by his children: Nicole (Michael) Lisle of Verona, Scott Reisdorf of Medford, and Amanda (Luis) Paiva of Raleigh, N.C.; grandchildren, Andrew Lisle, Brooke Lisle, and Myla Reisdorf; brothers, Clarence (Vera) Zander, Dale (Jane) Zander; sister, Eileen Karre; sisters-in-law, Mary Zander and Alice Zander; many nieces and nephews, along with other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Linda on Oct. 25, 2018; brothers, Robert, Mel and Michael; and sister, Elizabeth.

Paid Obituary 125974