Walter D. "Pete" Reynolds, 74, a lifelong resident of Trout Creek, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2013 at Wilson Memorial Hospital, following a long illness.

Pete was born on October 31, 1939 the son of the late Earl and Glenola Sherman Reynolds. He graduated from Walton Central School the class of 1957.

Pete worked as a machinist at Amphenol in Sidney for 39 years. He was a gifted carpenter who built many homes in the area including his own. Also, he was an avid outdoorsman who loved to fish and hunt. Pete enjoyed restoring antique cars and trucks, but got the most enjoyment out of going for rides around the area in his 1949 light blue Chevy pick-up. Pete loved spending time with his family, and it was the time he spent with his grandchildren that brought him unending joy.

Pete is survived by his loving wife, Jane, his daughters, Karen Gehl of Trout Creek; Kathy Sramek of Trout Creek; Kelly and Duane Rosa of Summit Point, WV; his grandchildren, Kacie, Kathleen and Daniel Gehl; Ashley and Tanner Dolph, Nathan Sramek, Abigail Rosa, his great grandson, Easton Dolph, his brothers, Jim and Bert Reynolds, Tom and Sandy Reynolds all of Sidney Center; his sisters, Louise and Friend Decker of Deposit; Jean and Tim McCumber of Sidney Center; his sister in law, Janice Miller, Delhi; his brother in law, Paul Laauser of Walton; and many special nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his brothers, George Perry and Ben Reynolds, and his sisters, Jayne Sowder and Patricia Brundege, his sister in law, Joan Laauser, and his brother in law, Richard Miller.

Friends and family are invited to call on Wednesday, December 4, 2013 from 5 to 7 PM at the Courtney Funeral Home, 25 Townsend Street, Walton, where funeral services will be held on Thursday morning at 11 AM, December 5, with the Rev. David Gatje, officiating. Burial will follow in the Trout Creek Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions in "Pete's" memory may be made to the Trout Creek Emergency Squad, 8695 County Highway 27, Trout Creek, New York 13847.