Walter E. Coury

Walter E. Coury

March 11, 1938 – April 4, 2025

Walter E. Coury, age 87 of Monroe, passed away peacefully at 12:48 a.m. Friday, April 4, 2025, in his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Born March 11, 1938, in Cambridge, Ohio, he is the son of the late George and Susan (Prock) Coury. After moving to Monroe, in 1957, Walter met his beloved wife, Karen Jackson. Walter and Karen were married on August 10, 1963, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Monroe. Sadly, Karen preceded him in death on July 15, 2019. Walter’s first job was with C&O Railroad where he worked until an unfortunate injury would change his career path. He then worked for seventeen years as a mechanic at Peck’s Union 76. Later in life Walter found enjoyment and a sense of community service working for Jim’s Towing as a Wrecker Driver.

For more than seventy years, Walter was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. He enjoyed woodworking, watching westerns, and most of all spending time with his family. Walter especially cherished time spent with his grandchildren. He will forever be remembered for his quick wit, sense of humor, and willingness to help those in need. 

To cherish his memory, Walter leaves three children: Robert (Jennifer) Coury, Lee-Anne (Alan) Brown, and Ronald (Jennifer) Coury, all of Monroe; nine grandchildren: Alaric (Taylor) Coury, Jacob (Cheyenne) Schmidt, Jeremiah (Kendall) Schmidt, Sebastian Coury, Kaylee MacDonald, Jesse ( Jennifer) Schmidt, Jared (Allysen) Schmidt, Aiden Coury and Anna Coury; and thirteen great-grandchildren: Sawyer, Sophia, Izabella, Oaklynn, Aida, Harper, Remington, Marisa, Liam, Harlan, Kaiser, Roy, and Jeremiah Junior.

In addition to his parents and wife, Karen, Walter was preceded in death by five siblings: Betty “Liz” Laisure, Helen M. Coury, Jeanette Coury, George “June” Coury, and Raymond Coury.

Family and friends may visit from 1 p.m. until 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at Rupp Funeral Home, 2345 S. Custer Road, Monroe, MI 481611. He will lie in state at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Trinity Lutheran Church, where services celebrating his life will begin at 11 a.m. Pastor Mann will officiate. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park, LaSalle.

Memorial contributions in Walter’s memory are suggested to Elara Caring Hospice, Visiting Angels, or Trinity Lutheran Church.  Online condolences to the family may be sent by visiting www.ruppfuneralhomeinc.com.