Walter E. Challender, age 94, passed away on January 1, 2022 at Country Meadows in Grass Lake Township, MI. He was born June 10, 1927 in Jackson, Michigan, the son of Walter and Edith Challender.

He had lived in Jackson county most of his life. He enjoyed freshwater fishing and deer hunting.

He is survived by his children, Gail Zentgraf, Walter E. (Debbie) Challender II, and Gary (Cheryl) Challender; four grandchildren, Chris Gerry, Amber Challender, Lance (Kristi) Challender, and Crystal Challender; six great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Donna, and his second wife, Marilynn; two grandchildren, Eric Challender and Michael Gerry; and two sisters, Doris and Nellie.

A gathering of friends and family will be held on Thursday, January 6, 2022, from 11:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. at Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge.

Burial will follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Henrietta Township.