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Derwood F. Walter Sr., 80, of Altoona, died Saturday. He was born in Blue Knob, son of the late Martin and Mary (Eichelberger) Walter. Surviving are three children: Derwood Jr., Mary Kay Sessa and Laurel Rodriguez; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and sisters, Delores Renney and Ruby Keller. He was preceded in death by his partner, Shirley Payne; and several siblings. Derwood was a U.S. Army veteran. Friends will be received from 10 a.m. until noon on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, at The Stevens Mortuary Inc., 1421 Eighth Ave., Altoona. Funeral services will follow at noon in the Stevens Memorial Chapel.