Walter Franklin Van Meter, 95, Kansas City, MO, passed away Saturday, August 21, 2021 at his home in Kansas City, MO.  Graveside services, with military honors,  were held on Friday, August 27, 2021 at the Freeman Cemetery in Freeman, Missouri.

Walter Frank was born on October 11, 1925 in Freeman, Missouri, the son of Walter Ivan Van Meter and Cora (Kincaid) Van Meter. Frank grew up in Freeman, Missouri and graduated from Freeman High School. He married the love of his life, Nelda Goett on March 23, 1958 in Marceline, Missouri, and they spent almost 47 years together before her passing in 2005. Frank served in the United States Army during World War II, shortly after getting out of the service, he began working for Westfall GMC as a Mechanic and stayed with them until retiring in 1990.

Frank was a jack-of-all-trades, enjoying doing anything that kept him busy, such as tending to his garden and building dog houses and sheds. He enjoyed bowling and loved his Labrador, Bear, whom he shared his Fritos with. The legacy he leaves behind is that of determination and love for his family, in fact, he was determined to keep driving, but did end up having to let his license go just two months ago.

Frank is preceded in death by his wife, Nelda; his parents; his brother, John Van Meter; his sister, Thelma Coble; and his granddaughter, Windy Jo Fine. He is survived by his daughter, Edith (Van) Duskin; and his grandson, Dustin Fine.