Walter Klemenc, 93, of Tustin, CA passed away Monday, Feb. 27, 2017. He was born Jan. 8, 1924 in Pennsylvania, the son of Anton and Anna Males Klemenc. Surviving are his wife, Jane Shawver Klemenc; five nieces, Carol Page, Lisa Davidson, Phyllis Nimetz, Janice Mertz and Diane Vandiver; a nephew, Ron Smitley and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a nephew, Dan Smitley. Prior to his retirement he was employed by a medical equipment supply co. He served this nation in the US Navy during WW II. Services in honor of his life will be 10:30 AM Saturday at Pearce Funeral Home with Rev. Richard Lewis officiating. Burial will be in the Connelly Cemetery, rural Clark Co., IL with military graveside rites conducted by Clark co. Post #90 of the American Legion and VFW Post #5975. Visitation will be 9:30 AM until service time Saturday at the funeral home. Online condolences are being accepted at pearcefuneralservices.com.