Walter Eugene Cook, age 59, of rural Trego County, passed away Saturday, June 30, 2018 at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital, WaKeeney. He was born December 17, 1958, in Hays, Kansas, to Carroll Dean and Mildred Joan (Hamilton) Cook.

Walter graduated from Trego Community High School before attending college at Mid America Nazarene College and Fort Hays State University. He was united in marriage to Karen Schneider on December 27, 1980, in WaKeeney. Walter owned and operated Cook Cattle Company, as a farmer and rancher, and previously owned and operated Cook’s Exteriors. He attended North Oak Community Church in Hays. Walter was a loyal supporter of Trego Community High School sports, and was an avid Kansas State University football fan. Motorcycles were a passion of Walter’s, but his family was the most important thing in his life. He cherished time spent with his children and his grandchildren, lovingly known as his “littles”. He was known as “Bubba” to his littles. His kind heart and loving spirit will live on in the hearts of many.

Survivors include his mother; his wife; his children, Donielle and husband Scott Geesling of Kingman, Kansas, Charisse and husband Mike Moratelli of Firestone, Colorado, and Wade Cook and wife Aubrey of Parkville, Missouri; grandchildren, Easton and Beckett Cook of Parkville, Mack and Rocco Walt Moratelli of Firestone, and Nash and Dean Geesling of Kingman; two brothers David Cook and wife Zerell of Choctaw, Oklahoma, and Evan Cook and wife Terry of Coldwater, Oklahoma; a sister Cynthia Diehl of Phoenix, Arizona; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father on April 30, 2010.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m., Thursday, July 5, 2018 at United Methodist Church of WaKeeney. Inurnment will take place at a later date.

Visitation and viewing will be Wednesday evening, from 5 to 7 at the funeral home in WaKeeney.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AMA) or North Oak Community Church. Contributions made to the organization may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th, WaKeeney, KS 67672.

Condolences may be sent online at www.schmittfuneral.com.