Walter Stanchfield died on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at his home in Brook Park.  He was 77 years old.

He was born on October 14, 1946, at the Swedish Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  In his early years he lived in Northeast Minneapolis, then moved to Mississippi Court, Brooklyn Center, Osseo, North Minneapolis, back to Brooklyn Center and finally settled in Brook Park, Minnesota.

Walter attended Earl Brown Elementary school, Jordan Elementary, and graduated from Brooklyn Center High School in 1964.  After graduation he joined the US Navy and served from October 1964 until October 1967.  After returning to Minnesota, he attended Molers Barber School in Minneapolis.

On August 31, 1974, he married Corles "Cory" (Woolhouse) Stanchfield at St Annes Catholic Church in Minneapolis.

Walter worked at a Dairy Queen in Minneapolis and delivered newspapers before becoming a cook in the navy, after he returned from service he settled on a career as a painter.  One of his favorite painting projects was the exterior of the Paradise Theatre renovation in downtown Mora. He was a leader in the Webelos, Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts from 1974-1980, a member of the Braham VFW, the Mora American Legion and active leader in the Kanabec County 4-H.

Walter enjoyed doing anything with his grandkids and family.  He was always cracking jokes and taught all the grandkids how to swim.  He loved attending the County and State Fairs, the Education Building and a pronto pup with just mustard were some of his fair highlights.  Walter loved attending Navasota, family, and High School reunions. He enjoyed coaching his son's baseball teams and his grandkid's t-ball and baseball teams.  After every National Anthem, no matter the occasion, he would yell "Play Ball!"  Walter enjoyed feeding the birds, cats, and dogs, actually he was happy to feed any animal!  He took great pride in planting trees, the "22,000 Poplar Plantation" and over 500 pine trees for starters.

He is preceded in death by his parents and grandparents, his cousin Brad, special aunt Bette Johnson and many other family members and friends.

Walter is survived by his wife of 50 years, Cory Stanchfield, his children, Christopher (Christine) Woolhouse of Brook Park, MN, Chad Woolhouse of St Paul, MN, Kyle (Charity) Stanchfield of Brook Park, MN, grandchildren; Thomas Woolhouse (Macey) of Green Bay, WI, James (Jade) Woolhouse of Cambridge, MN, Coryna Stanchfield (Brenden) of Mora, MN, Mallory and Ty Stanchfield of Brook Park, MN, special cousin, Cheryl Johnson (Clark) of Minneapolis, MN and many other family members and friends.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Mora.  Visitation will be from 6 until 8 P.M. on Friday, May 10, 2024 at Dresser-Methven Funeral Home in Mora as well as one hour prior to the service at the church. Military Honors will be provided by the Mora American Legion.