Walter C. Eix, 86, a resident of Fort Wayne, died at 2:59 p. m. on Tuesday, June 2, 2009, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He had been in declining health and had been hospitalized for most of the past month.
Mr. Eix was born on May 1, 1923, and spent most of his life in Fort Wayne. He served with the Army during World War II and was married in Fort Wayne on June 7, 1946 to Goldie Moyer.
He had been previously employed at Wayne Pump and at General Electric. He retired from Wayne Home Equipment. In his leisure time he enjoyed his vegetable garden, and growing roses and strawberries. Most importantly he loved and enjoyed his family.
