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Walter Kent O'Shel

September 18, 1947 — October 8, 2022

Emporia

Walter Kent O’Shel died on October 8 th , 2022 in Emporia. He was 75 years old.

Walter was born on September 18, 1947 in Emporia Kansas, the son of Walter Odell and Roberta Ellen (Martin) O’Shel. He graduated Emporia High School. He worked in maintenance for 44 years, and also enjoyed auto mechanics. He married Janet Akers on December 14, 1969 in Neosho Rapids, Kansas. She survives of the home. He is also survived by his daughter Tania (Scot) Harrington of Emporia, KS; two brothers, Charles (Brenda) O’Shel of Gainesville, TX; Michael O’Shel of Emporia, KS; sister-in-law Marsha Akers of Houston, TX; grandchild Chase Harrington, and many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Cremation is planned, with a graveside service at Maplewood Cemetery in Emporia, Kansas on Friday, October 14 th at 1:00 P.M.

A memorial has been established with Hand in Hand Hospice, and contributions can be sent through Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home, PO Box 175, Emporia, KS 66801.

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