WALTER EARL COLE, age 68 years of Onsted, passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2015, at his home. He was born on June 25, 1947, in Adrian, the son of Raleigh and Betty Jane (Francis) Cole. Walter is survived by two sons, Timothy (Mary) Cole of Onsted and Brant (Sherri) Cole of Stockbridge, six grandchildren, several great grandchildren, 2 brothers, 2 sisters and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Terry G. (Southwell) Cole, parents, Betty (Dorn) Withrow and Raleigh Cole, 3 brothers and 2 sisters. Private interment was held on Monday, November 16, 2015, at Maple Shade Cemetery in Onsted. Arrangements were entrusted to Dunn Chapel, Brown-Van Hemert Funeral Home in Onsted.