Walter Naekrsz

Walter “Wally” C. Naekrsz, age 70 of Montello passed away at his home on Sunday, January 18, 2026. Wally was born in Kenosha on March 12, 1955 to Walter and Esther (Infusino) Naekrsz. He was raised in the Kenosha area and attended the Kenosha Schools, furthering his education in drafting. Wally worked at American Motors and then moved to Montello in 1975. While in Montello, he was employed at American Woodworking.

His nickname as a young man was Mo-Town Missle, for his love of Mopars. He was a fun loving Uncle to Josh, Rachel, Zach and Jessica, he loved to tell them dirty jokes and made up lots of good stories just to make them laugh. Uncle Wally loved to take them for rides around Buffalo Lake all while blasting Heart! He will forever be remembered as both Uncle Wally and Wally Dude! You will be forever in our hearts and memories!

Wally is survived by his son, Wally Jr., daughter, Diana Lee Fisher and sisters: Sandra (Jeffrey) Schimek and Debra (Dennis) Puterbaugh. He is also survived by nieces and nephews: Joshua Schimek, Rachel Schimek, Jessica Puterbaugh, Zachery Puterbaugh and Michael Puterbaugh.

Wally is preceded in death by his parents, brothers: Eugene and Peter and nephew, Jason Puterbaugh.

No services will be held at this time.

Crawford Funeral and Cremation Service of Montello and Oxford is honored to be serving the family. www.CrawfordFH.com