Walter "Wally Gator" A. Pelican

Walter A. Pelican

September 12, 1938 – March 5, 2024

Walter “Wally Gator” A. Pelican, 85, of Waterford, WI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 5, 2024.

Walter was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather, and friend. He was a machinist at JI Case (CNH) and retired after over 35 years with them. During his free time, he enjoyed fishing, bowling, the Lions Club, and especially time spent with his family.

Walter's survivors include his wife of 34 years, Ruth (nee Scholz-Hetts); children Tina (Nick) Basile and Lori (Greg) Hoerter; daughter-in-law Sheryl Pelican; step-children John (Elena) Hetts, and Jessica (Tony) Hetts, Michael (Zaneta) Kaniewski and step-daughter-in-law Brenda Kaniewski. Beloved by nine grandchildren,  ten great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. He is further survived by many  step-grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends who viewed him as a father-figure.

He is preceded in death by his late wives, Anita (nee Franco), and Nancy (nee La Fountain), his son, Randy, and step-son, Robert Kaniewski.

Walter was filled with guidance, love, encouragement, and wisdom and is loved by so many. He will be missed dearly, and his legacy will live on through the love and memories shared by his family and friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Grace Ev. Lutheran Church, 3030 W. Oklahoma Ave., on Saturday, March 16, 2024, from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Funeral Service at 2:00 PM.