Elmwood Funeral Chapel & Crematory

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Walter Louis Egyed, "Walt"

Passed away on February 13, 2026

Walter “Walt” Louis Egyed, 79, of Cedar Lake, Indiana passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on February 13, 2026.

Walt was born in Hammond, Indiana on October 19, 1946 to Adolph and Martha Egyed, who both preceded him in death. He is survived by his only sibling, Karen (Robert) Banks of Dyer, Indiana.

On August 26, 1967, Walt married the love of his life, Sharon Louise Sperry, who survives. Also surviving are their three children: Walter Louis Egyed II (Sandra) of Lake Village, Indiana, Tracy Lee Haskell (Mike) of Cedar Lake, Indiana, and Kristine Lynn McCue (Glenn) of Greenwich, Connecticut, grandchildren: Michelle (Mick) Murfitt, Maria and Megan Egyed; Mylissa (Bren) Hughes, Angela and Brittany Haskell, Michael John (fiancé Bella) Haskell; Paige, Jackson, and Charlotte McCue, and great grandchildren: Hunter and Andrew Hughes.

Walt proudly served in the United States Navy for 25 years, retiring on January 1, 1991 as an Aviation Maintenance Administration First Class. In 2009 he retired after working 37 years as an electrical maintenance engineer at Inland Steel / I/N Tek. 

Walt enjoyed attending the various school activities and sporting events of his grandchildren, traveling to the Indy 500 and NASCAR races and Disney with his children and grandchildren, and volunteering at his church, mentoring the youth, and helping calm any fussing babies during mass.

He will be missed by all

Visitation Wednesday, February 18, 2026 from 3:00 – 8:00 pm at the Elmwood Funeral Chapel – Cedar Lake.  Funeral Services Thursday, February 19, 2026 with prayers at 10:30 am from the Elmwood Funeral Chapel 9931 Lincoln Plaza Way (1/2 block south of 133rd Ave. across from the library at Lincoln Plaza Way) to Holy Name Catholic Church 11000 W. 133rd Ave. for Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am with Rev. Patrick Gawrylewski officiating.  Interment with Military Honors to follow at Holy Name Church Cemetery.  For more information 219-374-9300

Funeral

Prayers at Elmwood Funeral Chapel
Thursday, February 19, 2026 - 10:30 am

Funeral Mass:
Holy Name Catholic Church
11000 W. 133rd Ave.
Cedar Lake, Indiana 46303
Thursday, February 19, 2026 - 11:00 am

Interment:
Holy Name Church Cemetery
11000 W. 133rd Ave.
Cedar Lake, Indiana 46303

Visitation Location

Cedar Lake
9931 Lincoln Plaza Way
Cedar Lake, IN 46303
(219) 374-9300

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Visitation Information

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 - 3:00 pm until 8:00 pm

Condolences
"Walt has been a good friend of ours, especially Norm for many years. We pray for his friends and family who will feel his loss greatly. Rest in peace."
- Sue and Norm Bird
February 15, 2026 4:48 pm
"To Walt and his family. You have my deepest sympathies in your loss. Walt was a huge supporter in my recovery, even giving me his personal “1” year coin when I reached my 1st year. After 3 years with him, I will always remember his faith and support of those in recovery. Also understand that his entire family was always in conversations with us, including the love of his wife, children and more importantly, his grandchildren. God Bless and see you down the road Walt 🙏🏻🙏🏻"
- Ed C
February 15, 2026 4:51 pm
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