Walter ‘Wally Bear’ B. Meshigaud
Walter “Wally Bear” B. Meshigaud
HANNAHVILLE — Walter “Wally Bear” B. Meshigaud, 76 of Hannahville, passed away Saturday, June 16, 2019 at U.P. Health Systems in Marquette.
Wally was born in Hannahville on Nov. 9, 1942, son of Harry and Evelyn (Curtis) Meshigaud. He was a life-long resident of Hannahville and graduated from Bark River Harris High School.
He worked security at the casino until his health prevented him from working any longer.
He also worked in the lumber industry.
Wally was firekeeper for the Hannahville Potawatomi Indian tribe since the 1970s.
Among survivors are his brother Frank and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents and several siblings.
Visitation will be held Wednesday June 19, 2019 beginning at 4 p.m. at the Hannahville Community Center. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 20 at 10 a.m. with burial to follow in Hannahville Cemetery.
A message of condolence may be directed to the family by visiting crawfordfuneralhomes.net.