Walter F. "Walt" Bloch, age 81 of Champlin, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at J.A. Wedum Residential Hospice in Brooklyn Park.

Walt was a 31 year employee of Lakeland Engineering Equipment Company.  He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus Anoka Council, #2018.  He enjoyed many summer outdoor activities, but he hated winter.

In addition to his parents, Walter and Ellen, Walt was preceded in death by his infant daughter, Traci Ellen; and his 14 year old son, Chris.  He is survived by the love of his life, Jeanne; children, Andy (Dawn), Steven (Nikki), and Terri (Michael) Bouressa; grandchildren, Justin & Nathan, Adam & Jason, Jamie & Chris; nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at St. Stephen's Catholic Church, 525 Jackson Street, Anoka.  Visitation one hour prior to Mass at church (10:00 - 11:00 a.m.)  Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery, Anoka.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Wounded Warriors Foundation.

Arrangements entrusted to Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home of Anoka (763) 421-0220