AVA, Walter L. Bollmann, 80, of Ava, passed away on Monday, January 21, 2013 at 9:31pm at his home. Walter was born on August 9, 1932, in Steeleville, the son of Johan C. and Hulda M. (Ottersen) Bollmann. He married JoAn G. Lively on September 6, 1957 at Rockledge, Florida. Walter was a retired electrican and was also retired from Captain Coal Mines. He was also a farmer. Walter was in the Air Force during the Korean War. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church at West Point. Walter was also a member of the American Legion Post #1096 in Campbell Hill and the U.M.W. of A #1392 in District 12. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinal Fan and he enjoyed traveling. Walter is survived by his wife, JoAn Bollmann of Ava, and children: Mark A. (Mary Ellen) Bollmann of Ava, Michael L. (Diana) Bollmann of Red Bud and Linda (Darl) Lodge of Ava; 6 Grandchildren: Trevor & Casey Bollmann of Ava; Emily & Lindsey Bollmann of Red Bud, and Jordan & Hunter Lodge of Ava and foster sister-in-law, Ann (Ronald) Gerberding of Lampe, MO; two sisters-in-law, Cleta Bollmann of Campbell Hill and Francis Bollmann of Bloomington, IL; three nephews and four nieces. Walter was preceded in death by his parents, 4 brothers, Clemens, Clarence, Herbert and Harold; one infant brother and one infant sister. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, January 25, 2013 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, West Point with Rev. Tim B. Zechiel, officiating. Burial will follow in St. Peter Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be at the Wilson's Funeral Home in Ava, where friends may call from 5 to 8 pm on Thursday and Friday from 7:30 am until 9 am, then from 10 to 1 1am at the church. Memorials may be given to Immanuel Lutheran Church Building Fund for the new shed or TIP Hospice.