Walter E. (Wally) Einsfeld of Connersville, IN went Home to be with his Savior on March 3, 2022. He was born Walter Edward Einsfeld, Jr. on October 11, 1935, in Hamilton, OH to Walter Edward, Sr. and Elinor M (Cordry) Einsfeld.

On July 6, 1985, the former Joyce Fox (Poe) and Wally were united in marriage at Miami University Chapel in Oxford, OH.  Graduating from Hamilton Senior High in 1953, Wally played Varsity Football, Basketball and Baseball.  He attended Ohio State University in 1953-54 where he played Freshman Football.  Although not actually coached by the renowned Woody Hayes, Wally was honored to have interacted with him during practice sessions as part of the Freshman squad.

Mr. Einsfeld began working for the U.S. Postal Service in 1954 and transferred to Ft. Lauderdale, FL where he worked and resided until 1957.  Upon returning to his hometown, he was employed by Beckett Paper until leaving in 1963 to work for three individual GM facilities: Fisher Body in Hamilton; Warren Tech Center in Dearborn, MI; and Inland Division in Dayton, OH.  Mr. Einsfeld performed legal/administrative and accounting duties for General Motors until his retirement in 1992.  Wally never met a stranger and was well loved by everyone who knew him.

In addition to his wife of 36 years, Joyce, of Connersville, Wally is also survived by his daughters, Leslie (Rick) Schmidt of Cincinnati OH, and Carey (Patrick) Miller and a granddaughter Lexi Miller of Columbus, OH; a stepson, Brent Poe (Cara) of Dallas, TX; a stepdaughter, Brooke (Poe) Asher of Lakeville, MN; three step-grandsons, Will, Gage and Collin Asher also of Lakeville; two nephews, Gary Anderson of Los Angeles CA and Jamie Ricks of Florida; and a niece, Lisa Anderson of Hamilton, OH.

Mr. Einsfeld was preceded in death by his parents; his grandparents; and two sisters, Barbara M. Anderson and Deborah S. Ricks.

Mr. Einsfeld formerly belonged to Calvary Baptist Church and the Free Masons and Shriners of the Ben Franklin Lodge #719 in Hamilton OH.

Friends may call at Calvary Baptist Church, 306 W. 24 ^th St. in Connersville from 11:00am to 12:00pm on March 11, 2022, with the funeral service officiated by Rev. Doug Sturgeon and Pastor Kim McHale beginning at 12:00pm.  Interment will be in Dale Cemetery immediately following the service.

Urban-Winkler Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the Einsfeld family with arrangements.