Walter “Walt” Jarrell Algenstedt

Walter “Walt” Jarrell Algenstedt passed away September 26, 2022, in Cheboygan.  Walt was born January 6, 1939 to Harvey and Gurndalene (Jarrell) Algenstedt in Rogers City.

After graduating high school, Walt joined the U.S. Navy and proudly served his country. Following his honorable discharge, Walt pursued a variety of careers:  beginning out on the freighters for United Steel, then working as a mechanic for Proctor & Gamble before returning to the water as a seaman on Mississippi River barges. Returning to Michigan he joined the Detroit Free Press as a motor carrier. He then pursued his certification and served as a paramedic. He eventually retired from driving for Sysco in 2002.  Walt married his wife Barbara in 1994. They enjoyed a passion for travel, and made their way across the country, enjoying many road trips. Walt loved to be active, especially outdoors, with hunting, fishing and gardening being among his favorite activities.  He was a very talented woodworker, and spent many hours in his woodshop making a variety of special keepsakes. Walt was a familiar face for many years at the hospital volunteering as a greeter, as well as volunteering through St Paul United Methodist Church.  

Walt is survived by his wife, Barbara; his daughters, Marianne (Jim) Daugherty, Susan (Gary) Oliverson and Lisa (Ron)

Freel; his stepchildren, Dave Deeter, Darrin (Trisha) Deeter, Doug (Amy) Deeter and DeLaine (Gary) Christie; his grandchildren,  Katherine (Eric) Peters, Jennifer (Doug) Sayers, Anna (Jon) Clause, Andrew Freel, Abigail Freel, Travis Charbonneau, Chelsea Charbonneau (Corey), Monica (Josh) Duty, Sarah (Peter) Waldorf, Megan Deeter, Andrew Deeter, Justin Deeter, Alex Deeter, Adam Deeter, Austin (Katie) Christie, Garrett Christie and Amelia Christie; as well as nine great-grandchildren. Also surviving are his siblings Veronica Hunt and Wayne Algenstedt.  

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Geri; his brother, Wesley; his sister, Gayanne; his brother-in-law, John Hunt; and special canine companions, Kelly and Morgan.  Services will be held at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Cheboygan Saturday, October 1, at 11 a.m. with visitation beginning at 10 a.m.  A luncheon will follow at the church. Burial will take place at a later time.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you plant a tree in Walt’s memory or make a donation to the Cheboygan County Human Society.   http://www.stonefuneralhomeinc.com.