Walter E. Fornoff, Sr.

Walter E. Fornoff, Sr., age 85, of Springfield, IL passed away on Friday, February 12, 2021 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, IL.

Walter was born on September 20, 1935 in Athens, IL the son of George and Gladys Fornoff.

He is survived by two sons, Charles and Joseph Fornoff; four grandchildren, Kayla (husband Jordan) Lauer, Rachael (husband Nick) Dunlevy, Madilyn, and Logan; five great – grandchildren, Keaton, Clara, Rhett, Vera Lauer and Ryleigh Dunlevy; three sisters, Evelyn, Carolyn and Alberta; one sister in law, Peggy; as well as several nieces and nephews.

Walter is preceded in death by both parents; wife, Joyce; and one son, Eugene.

He enjoyed mowing the grass, working outside, bowling and doing word search puzzles.

Walter worked over 33 years for the State of Illinois as a laborer where he retired.

He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Springfield.

Visitation for Walter will be held on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM at Mott & Henning Funeral Home in Athens. Funeral services will immediately follow at the funeral home at 11:00 AM.

Services will be performed by First United Methodist Church of Springfield.

Walter will be laid to rest at Indian Point Cemetery near Athens.

Memorials can be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.