Walter Allen Singleton Sr.

Walter “Butch” Allen Singleton Sr., 78, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on August 30, 2023 at Northwest Health-LaPorte. Walter was born on April 16, 1945 in LaPorte County, IN to Perry and Margaret “Peg” (Worthington) Singleton. On February 8, 1964 in Mill Creek, IN, he married Betsy Norris Singleton who survives. Also surviving are his children, Walter “Butchie” (Cynthia) A. Singleton Jr. of Cedar Lake, IN and Jeana (John) M. Mangold of LaPorte; 6 grandchildren, Brittney Mangold of Michigan City, Tyler Singleton of Valparaiso, Rylie Singleton of Paradise Alley, AZ, Mercedes Singleton of Bloomington, IN, Camryn Watt of Flagstaff, AZ and Jaden Mangold of LaPorte; 2 great-grandchildren, Riley and Chase; sister Penny Nowatzke of Michigan City; as well as numerous loving nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Margaret and Perry Singleton and 2 brothers, Gary and Jay Singleton. For over 45 years Walter was a frame maker at Thandhart & Burger, contributing to framing art in the Oval Office and the Ford Museum, Grand Rapids, MI. He was a member of the early morning breakfast club at McDonalds. Walter enjoyed mowing the grass, hunting and fishing. Most importantly, Walter enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren.