Submitted by: Dan Rich

Walter E. Bishop

Dec. 6, 1909 - Oct. 28, 2001

South Bend Tribune 10/30/2001

Walter E. "Walt" Bishop, 91, of Tanglewood Lane, Mishawaka, Ind., passed away at 4:30 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 28, in Fountainview Place, Mishawaka. Walter was born on Dec. 6, 1909, in Elkhart, Ind., to the late Frank and Jennie Bishop. He was also preceded in death by his son, Jack Bishop, and by his brothers and sister.

On Nov. 30, 1929, he married the former Mildred E. Ward, who survives to cherish their 72 years of marriage. He is also survived by his son, Dennis (Ann) Bishop of Wichita Falls, Texas; grandchildren, Debbie (Steven) Gustafson and Dennis (Lynn) Bishop II of Wichita Falls; great-grandchildren, Ashton and Hayden Gustafson, and Caleb and Courtney Bishop; and by his cousins and many friends who will miss him.

Mr. Bishop worked for many years for the Studebaker Motor Car Company until their closing in 1963. He retired as an inspector for the sales tax division of the State of Indiana. Walt was a devoted Catholic man and attended daily Mass for many years.

A Mass of Christian B urial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 31, in C orpus Christi Catholic Church, with Rev. Camillo Tirabassi officiating. Entombment will follow at Highland Cemetery. Friends may call from 3 to 6 p.m. today, Oct. 30, in the Welsheimer Funeral Home, 521 N. William Street, where a parish Rosary will be held at 4 p.m.