Walter Kenneth Blackmore, age 83, of Rochelle, Illinois, passed away at home surrounded by family who covered him with love on March 17, 2019. Walter was born on November 29, 1935 on the Blackmore Family farm in Plymouth County Iowa. He was one of eleven children born to Walter and Hedvig Blackmore. Walter, along with his wife and three children, moved to Rochelle in January 1969 when the Swift Packing Co, in Sioux City IA transferred him to the Rochelle plant. Walter retired in 2007, after working more than 40 years in the meat packing industry.
Walter was proceeded in death by his parents, his wife Barbara, his brothers Lawrence, Orville, John, Norman, and his sisters Juanita, Dorothy and Betty as well as a great-grandson, Kyle Johanning.
He is survived by his two daughters, Lori (Eric) Johanning of Rochelle, Lisa (Robert) Noble of Paw Paw, his son Lynn (Rebecca) Blackmore of Austin Texas. He is also survived by grandchildren, Shawn (Shannon) Johanning, David (Jodi) Johanning, Kenneth (Megan) Johanning, Sam Johanning, Stephanie (AJ) Gonzales, Jeffery (Melissa) Noble, Robert (Amanda) Blackmore, Michael Blackmore, and Isaac Blackmore. Walter has 13 great-grandchildren, with one more on the way. He is also survived by two sisters, Mary Crippin and Lorine Hawkins.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at the Unger Horner Funeral Home, 400 N 6th St., Rochelle, IL with Pastor Joy Alsop officiating. Visitation is being held from 1:00-1:50 pm Tuesday prior to the funeral. Burial at Trinity Memory Gardens. Memorials may be made to Unity Hospice or the Rochelle Moose Lodge. Guest book at www.UngerHorner.com.