Walter M. Winiecke, 83, Stevens Point, died Friday, Sept. 22, 2017, at North Haven Assisted Living, Stevens Point.

He was born on Jan. 7, 1934, in Milwaukee, to the late Leonard and Angeline (Nowak) Winiecke. He grew up there and attended the local schools.

He was an avid reader, he read most of the books at the Amherst and Stevens Point libraries over the years, earning him the nickname the “Book Duster.” He enjoyed having family as company and visiting with other people. He was also a devout Catholic and said the Rosary several times a day.

He is survived by his brother, John Winiecke (Emily), Stevens Point; and by the family of Cory Dombrowski, with whom he resided for the past 11 years.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017, at Boston Funeral Home with Deacon Art Schaller presiding. Visitation will precede from 1 p.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. Interment will take place in St. Michael’s Cemetery, Beaver Dam.

Online condolences may be made to www.bostonfuneralhome.net.