K. Walter Shermer, Jr. 86, of Enfield entered eternal rest on Tuesday July 12, 2022. He was the beloved husband of 47 years to the late Winifred A. Spring Shermer (2018). Born on Jan. 20, 1936 in Hartford, CT to the late K. Walter, Sr. and Bertha (Skau) Shermer. Walt was educated within the Hartford Public Schools and continued his education at Hartford Tech. School where he received an Associates Degree. He had resided in Enfield for over 50 years and in Hartford before that. Prior to retirement Walt was employed as a Senior Customer Service Engineer with IBM for 38 years, with a second career of delivering pharmacy prescriptions and videotaping for the Town of Enfield and its many community events alongside Cox Communications. March 13, 2009 was declared Walt Shermer Day in the town of Enfield. When not working he enjoyed feeding birds and was a NASCAR fan.
Walt is survived by a sister, Barbara Rosborg of E. Windsor, a brother Thomas Shermer of Hartford, sons Walter, III of Berlin, David of Enfield, Paul of Chicopee, MA, Michael and wife Kelly of Enfield and daughter Kristen of Enfield. He also leaves behind eleven grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Besides his wife and parents, he was also predeceased by a brother William (1995).
Relatives and friends may gather with his family during calling hours on Friday, July 15, 2022 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at Browne Memorial Chapels, Enfield. A Service at the funeral home will be held on Saturday, July 16, 2022 at 1:30 pm with Rev. Christine Boylan officiating. Burial will follow in the Hazardville Cemetery, Enfield.