Walter James Wedding

April 21, 1926 - January 3, 2020

Walter James Wedding passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, January 3, 2020, at the age of 93. He was a resident at Serenity Springs Nursing Home, Saginaw. Walter was born on April 21, 1926, in Saginaw to the late Walter Frederick and Mary T. (Forster) Wedding. Walter was a lifelong resident of Saginaw and graduated from St. Rita’s School for the Deaf in Ohio. Walter met the love his life, Elaine Marie (Fortier) Wedding, whom he married on September 17, 1949, in Saginaw. They were members of Holy Family Catholic Church and together they raised 5 boys. They also welcomed 12 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Walter was active in the National Fraternity Society of the Deaf and served as President of NFSD for over 25 years. After retiring from the City of Saginaw, Walter and Elaine enjoyed spending time with their family and friends. Left to cherish Walter’s memory are his children, Joe (Kathy Bryant) Wedding, Michael (Carrie) Wedding, Patrick (Holly) Wedding, and Thomas (Rhonda) Wedding; 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; daughter in law, Cindy (Fournier) Wedding; brothers in law, Bill (Carol) Fortier, Paul (Nancy) Fortier, and Don (Connie) Fortier. Walter was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Elaine Wedding on September 1, 2007, and his son, Frederick Wedding on September 14, 2014. Visitation will take place Tuesday, January 7, 2020, from 4:00 p.m. until time of Funeral Service at 7:00 p.m. at Fischer Family Funeral Home, 504 N. Michigan Avenue, Saginaw, MI 48602. Rev. Fr. John Mancini will officiate. Burial will take place at a later date at Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery, Saginaw. Memorials in honor of Walter may be made to the Tri-City Association of the Deaf, 3520 Schust Road, Saginaw, MI 48603. For information, please call (989) 755-8277. To express your condolences, please visit www.fischerfuneral.com.