Walter A. Kirch Jr., age 84, passed away in the comfort of his own home, surrounded by his family on Saturday, Apr. 16, 2022.  He was born on the family farm on Feb. 9, 1938 to the late Walter and Imelda (Schneider) Kirch.  Walter was a graduate from the Mazomanie High School; class of 1957.  He worked in construction most of his life, being self-employed owning Kirch Construction and later working as a union carpenter for Statz and Harrop while operating the family farm. He soon after started Cedar Hills Stables, a Horse Boarding business that still operates today.  Walter has always had a love of the outdoors, snowmobiling, boating, fishing, and passion for hunting where he looked forward to trips out west with many friends.

Walter is survived by the love of his life, Trudy; children, Walter "Buddy" (Dawn) Kirch, Robin (Bob Schlittler) Kirch, William "Bill" (Emily) Kirch, Sara (Nic) Henn, and Lindsy (Randy) Schmidt; grandchildren, Josh (LeeAnne) Kirch, Jeremy (Angie) Kirch, Dana (Juan) Cervantes, Tabitha Hertzel-Willey, Julian Ruyle, Willow Kirch, Mason and Eleanor Henn and Grace and Grant Schmidt; 8 great grandchildren; siblings, Frederick, Joe, Randy, Linda, Dale, Terry, Dennis, Donna, Rick and many other relatives and friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Gary and granddaughter, Megan.

A Visitation will be held from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm on Friday, Apr. 22, 2022 at Hooverson Funeral Home, Hwy 14 West, Mazomanie.  A funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm with interment following in the Mazomanie Cemetery.  Following the committal at the cemetery, Walter's favorite, Apple Pie and Ice Cream will be served at Grandma Mary's, Hwy 14, Arena.

Walter's family wishes to thank the Nursing Staff at SSM-St. Mary's in Madison for his wonderful care and to Heartland Hospice for keeping him comfortable at home.

Online condolences may be made at hooversonfuneralhomes.com