Walter Charles Jirsa

Walter Charles Jirsa was born August 24, 1924, to Charles and Mabel Lucas Jirsa in Albert Lea. He resided in the Glenville area his entire life and attended Glenville grade school. Walt graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1942, where he enjoyed playing the saxophone and cornet and also played for dances later in life. Walt was an avid softball and baseball player and especially known his ability to hit home runs. On August 18, 1960, he was united in marriage to Edna Faye Abbey in Chamberlain, South Dakota. The couple farmed in the Glenville area for a number of years. Walt was a lifetime member of the United Methodist Church in Glenville and also a member of the Moose Lodge. He enjoyed fishing, playing pool, playing cards, attending the county fair, riding his motorcycle, and spending time with his family. Walt especially enjoyed his apple tree growing right outside the kitchen window. He peeled the apples for Edna's green apple pie - they were delicious! Survivors include his wife, Edna of Glenville; stepdaughters, Clarice Dempewolf and special friend, Neal Bergland of Albert Lea and Connie and special friend, Roger Lee of Northwood; grandchildren: Danny Dempewolf and wife, Kim of Denver, CO, Patty Lawson and husband, David of Myrtle, Todd Dempewolf of Rochester, Dawn Prestholt of Albert Lea, Charles Dempewolf of Albert Lea, Lisa Dempewolf of Albert Lea, Steve Nelson of Myrtle, Deb Hornberger and husband, Mark of Kingman, AZ, Scott Nelson of Rochester, and Sheila Nelson of Myrtle; 13 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren; niece, Connie and husband, John; great-nephew, Charles; and a number of cousins. Walt was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, a stepson, and a grandson.