Walter Jr.

Paul R. Walter Jr., born July 1, 1976, of Independence, Mo., passed away Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, following a motorcycle accident at North Kansas City Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri.

Paul graduated from Knoch High School in Butler, and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in business management. Paul proudly served his country in the United States Air Force, including deployments during the War in Afghanistan and the Iraq War. Throughout his distinguished 21-year military career spanning 118 countries, he served as a Flying Crew Chief on the C-17 Globemaster and retired with the rank of Master Sergeant in Special Operations.

Following his retirement from the Air Force, Paul continued to put his skills and creativity to work through his handyman business, Better Call Paul LLC, in Independence, Mo.

He enjoyed riding his Harley-Davidson street bike and dirt bike, traveling with his fiancée, playing video games with his sons, and flying model aircraft. He also loved anything that involved building, creating, or restoring something with his own hands. Above all, Paul’s greatest joy was spending time with his family.

Paul is survived by his two sons, Alex Walter of Kansas City, Mo., and Adam Walter of Carrollton, Mo.; his fiancée, Karla Brunt of Independence, Mo.; his father, Paul R. Walter Sr., and stepmother, Christine (Vidic) Walter, of Butler; his mother, Kathleen (Isherwood) Robinson of Butler; his sister, Melissa (Walter) Heagy; his brother-in-law, Stephen Heagy; and his nieces, Scarlett Heagy and Ellison Heagy; his two brothers, Matthew Walter and Mitchell Walter.

Paul is preceded in death by his sister, Emily Walter; and stepfather, James Robinson.

Paul will be remembered for his dedication to his country, his skill and creativity, his adventurous spirit, and, most of all, his love for his family. His service, friendship, and presence will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

WALTER — Visitation for Paul R. Walter Jr., who died Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, will be held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 6 at YOUNG FUNERAL HOME, 127 W. Jefferson St., Butler, with a funeral service to follow.

Burial and military funeral honors will take place immediately afterward at Butler County Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Special Operations Warrior Foundation or the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW).

For more information, go to www.youngfuneralhomes.com.

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