On May 8, 2025, at the age of 85, Walter John Celley passed away doing what he spent his life perfecting; carving something special for a loved one. He was a lifelong artist, spending decades as a master granite sculptor, and then using his retired years to create everything from birch bark moose calls, to wooden trunks, to wedding ring holders for his family. He was proud to have carved the granite eagles on the WWII memorial in Washington D.C., especially after having served as an Army military police officer with men who also served in WWII.

He was also a collector and restorer of antique engines and snowmobiles, and some of his best memories were attending engine shows with his sons and grandson. For more information on Walter Celley, please click HERE.