Ewald (Walt) Spier age 88 of Newton Falls, joined the Lord into everlasting life on Friday Oct. 29, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown. He was born on Dec. 31, 1932 in Beulah, ND the son of the late Christian Spier and Marie (Schuh) Spier. Walt married the love of his life, Shirley Jane Isner on Dec. 19, 1997 and they have enjoyed the past 24 years of marriage together. He has lived in Newton Falls for many years, formerly of Springhill, FL for 20 years. He served his country in the US Navy during the Korean War from 1949- 1953. After returning home, Walt worked in the Shipping Dept. at Republic Steel for 42 years and retired in 1995. He was a member of the Pricetown United Methodist Church, and the Newton Falls VFW Post # 3332. Walt also was a 60 year member of the Lake Milton American Legion Post # 737, and was quite active in that Post. He served as Financial Officer & Adjutant, 9th District Commander, twice served as Commander to Post # 737, and served as Legion Financial Officer for the State of Ohio. Walt loved bowling, golfing, hunting, fishing and running the Bingo at the Legion.

He is survived by: his wife Shirley J. Spier of Newton Falls; 1 son Michael Spier of Canfield; 1 daughter Vanessa & Jim Sumrell of Clarksville, TN; 1 step daughter Katherine & Robert Baeslack of Medina; 1 brother Samuel & Mary Spier of Ocala, FL; 7 grandchildren Meagan, Amanda, Heather, Leslie, Tracy, Jennifer, Matthew, and 8 great grandchildren Aurora, Amelia, Riley, Cameron, Caleb, Evelyn, Olyvia and Dulcie.

Walt is preceded in death by his parents, 1 step-daughter Debora Palmer, 2 brothers Arthur & Rubin Spier and 1 sister Freda Erickson.

Per Walt's wishes, cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life Service will be at the James Funeral Home in Newton Falls on Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021 at 12:00pm with Pastor Dewayne Smith officiating. Calling hours will be from 11:00am -12:00pm. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that all donations please be made to the Pricetown United Methodist Church 4640 Pritchard- Ohltown Rd. Newton Falls, OH 44444 in his memory.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the James Funeral Home, 8 East Broad Street, Newton Falls, OH 44444 (330)872-5440. Family and friends may view Walt's obituary online or to send condolences, please visit us at www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com

Wednesday, November 3, 2021 12:00 PM

James Funeral Home 8 East Broad Street Newton Falls, Ohio 44444