Walter “Walt” Proudfoot, 69 of Manhattan passed away on February 23, 2020.
He was born in Heidelberg, Germany in 1951 to Col George F.and Lucille Proudfoot. He graduated from St Xavier’s High School in Junction City in 1969 and graduated from Kansas State University in 1973.
Walter married, Doris Volpe in 1972. Walter was also a Captain in the US Marine Corp and flew helicopters.
Walter is survived by siblings Bernadette Carriage of Cocoa Beach, Fl, Mary Beissner of Cocoa Beach, Fl, Nicolette Proudfoot of Lawrence, Daniel Proudfoot of Tonganoxie, Sally Benedict of Murfreesboro, Tn, Joe Proudfoot of Apopka, Fl and Karen Hitt of Orlando, Fl and 16 nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held on Monday March 9, 2020 at 10:30am at Yorgensen – Meloan –Londeen Funeral Home. Graveside service tofollow funeral services.
Memorial Contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-LondeenFuneral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.