Edward Joseph Walterscheid

Edward Joseph Walterscheid, 94, of W. Riverside Drive, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at his home. There will be no visitation, cremation has taken place. A Vigil and Rosary are scheduled for 6:00 PM, Friday, November 20, 2015 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for Saturday, November 21, 2015, 11:00 AM, at St. Edward Catholic Church with Fr. Pasala Hruday Kumar officiating. Interment will follow in Carlsbad Cemetery, Carlsbad, New Mexico. Carlsbad Veterans Honor Guard will provide military honors. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Edward Joseph Walterscheid was born May 31, 1921 in Carlsbad, NM to William and Helen (Reinart) Walterscheid. He was a graduate of Carlsbad High School. Edward served his country in the Army Air Corp during WWII. He married Mary Lou Johnson September 27, 1946. After the war, Edward along with two brothers, Alfred and John L., formed Walterscheid Bros. Partnership. They farmed hay and cotton as well as running the dairy and were known for their innovation and leading technology, always being on the cutting edge in agriculture. In later years, Edward and his sons established Bar W Farms, which Edward remained actively involved with throughout his life. One of his greatest joys in life was his Saturday card games with his family and friends. He also enjoyed playing pool. Edward was a member of the Knights of Columbus, life member of St. Edward Catholic Church and charter member of Otis Farm Co-op. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mary Lou Walterscheid, 4 sisters and 7 brothers. Survivors are his children: Betty Sanders and husband, Jack of Richmond, Texas, Gary Walterscheid and wife, Jan of Carlsbad, NM, Jennie McIlvain and husband, Tom of Midland, Texas, Patti Crawford and husband, Dan of Katy, Texas, Steve Walterscheid and wife, Monica of Carlsbad, NM, Janice Massey and husband, Benny of Midland, Texas; 17 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; sisters: Margaret Green of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Pat Baker of Tucson, Arizona and numerous nieces and nephews Honorary pallbearers will be his nephew, Michael Walterscheid and grandsons: Darren Sanders, Michael Walterscheid, Jeff McIlvain, Jamie Walterscheid, Kevin McIlvain, Adam Walterscheid, Aaron Walterscheid, Chance Patton and David Walterscheid. Memorial contributions may be made to Lakeview Christian Hospice, 1905 W. Pierce Street, Carlsbad, NM 88220 or Jonah's House, 512 W. Stevens Street, Carlsbad, NM 88220 Condolences may be expressed at dentonwood.com.