Walter J. Ganns, formerly of the town of Trenton, died on Thursday, Nov. 23, 2000 at St. Mary's-Ozaukee Hospital, Mequon, at the age of 97 years.

He was born on Oct. 23, 1903 in the town of Polk to the late Andrew and Alice (nee Loose) Ganns.

After his marriage to Susie E. House on July 24, 1931 in New London, the couple settled on a farm in the town of Trenton.

Together, they operated the farm and Walter also was a self-employed carpenter and mason contractor.

Susie preceded him in death on Oct. 14, 1993.

Survivors include one sister: Leona Laufer of West Bend; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Two brothers and three sisters also preceded him in death.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, Nov. 27, 2000 at 4 p.m. at the Schmidt Funeral Home, West Bend, with Marty Laufer, a nephew, officiating. Burial will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Washington County Memorial Park.