Kenneth D. Walter

Birth date: Apr 8, 1944 Death date: Aug 30, 2016

Kenneth Walter died August 30, 2016 at the age of 72 in Redwood City, CA. Ken was born April 8, 1944 in West Bend, WI and was the beloved son of the late Don and Joyce Walter and Dorothy and Ronnie Elsinger.Devoted husband of Bonn Read Obituary

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Karen Magnuson

478w ago

Dear Bonnie and Chad, April called to tell me about Ken’s passing. I am truly sorry for your loss. I saw Ken again for the first time at your Christmas Party in Brisbane a few years back, and he was Santa Claus–happy and full of life. Occasionally I’d seen him at the athletic club and he was always trying to stay fit. When I started my marketing job working under Ken, he was not there for weeks because he was recuperating from his first stroke way back in June 1997. He was a strong man and has endured many health challenges since then. He lived a long life in spite of his issues. I am glad you were able to enjoy another twenty years together. He challenged everything including extending his life as long as he did. It was a challenge to work directly under him, but I grew stronger during my time with you all at Steven Engineering. He made his mark in his field and has a wonderful family and business to be proud of. May he rest in peace and you may be joined together again in the next life. With sympathy and my prayers, Karen Magnuson

Cindy Glander

478w ago

A very special cousin has passed on. We will always remember his smile, his laugh & his passion for life & everyone around him. Due to the distance between us we didn’t get to spend much time together but the times we did were always full of fun & laughter. Times spent in California with Ken & Bonnie will always be fondly remembered. They always welcomed us into their home and made certain we had a great time. Basketball games, plays, dinners, sight seeing…..never a dull moment. My favorite memory is jogging besides Ken to the center of the Golden Gate Bridge and buying seafood at a market and cooking at home and enjoying Kenny & Bonnie at home. Carols favorite memory is driving down Lombard St, ha, ha! Also remember Chad’s wedding and what a fun time we all had. Kenny we will miss you but our memories of you will last forever. Bonnie, Chad and family our sympathy to you as you work through this difficult time…..remember Ken is always beside you. Love to all of you. Cindy & Mike Glander & family and Carol Schommer.

Dorothy And John Perotti

478w ago

Dear Bonnie, Chad and family. We can’t imagine the loss you all are feeling. My apologies for not having the strength to pick up the phone and be able to call you without falling apart. It comforts me to know the family you are and I know in my heart you both are with your loved ones, circled together. Looking forward to being stronger and being able to talk with you both soon. The year ahead will be a challenge to move forward and heal. I hope to be able to offer you some comfort and support. Ken’s loss still doesn’t seem real… Like a bad dream that we will all wake up from. Ken couldn’t be gone as he was more alive than anyone I have ever known. He truly “Lived” 10 times more than the average person and could accomplish more in 24 hours than most could in a week. Often I wondered if he ever slept. Ken took the time to always do things right and was never too busy to help and coach all of us. Ken had two roles that he seemed to take on over the years. One was the father. You know the role of making you do your homework and be in bed on time. He expected that work be disciplined and focus and always done right. The other role he had was that of a Grandfather. The guy who would put a smile on your face and indulged you in treats. The balance was perfect. Ken was so giving of everything. Himself and his wisdom and also he shared the wealth of his success. Both the roles he had involved Love and Passion. Nothing Ken did was without both. Thank you Ken for all the Love you showed over the years. Notice his roles never included “boss”just Father and Grandfather to all he knew. He truly treated everyone like family. For Bonnie, Thank you for sharing Ken with us. He deeply loved you and I think if you had wanted his full attention he would have focused not on building his business but on you. Being the loving wife you are, you indulged him in his dreams and shared him with all of us. We all know Ken liked to have the best of everything and that included having the best Wife. Same goes for Chad. He had the best Son. You are his greatest accomplishment and he was most proud of you and the family you have built. So sorry you have lost your father. No matter how old we are we still need our parents. I am sure if you ever need him his voice will come to you as I can’t see Ken ever really leaving you. Both Johnny and I owe our marriage and careers to Ken and Bonnie. Johnny started with Steven Engineering in the 70’s and didn’t know what a PLC was. Today he can program many different ones and has made a great career working on Industrial Controls. For me, I had been car salesman for 11 years prior to coming to SEI and didn’t understand anything technical. Being in sales I felt I couldn’t sell something I didn’t understand and Steven Engineering always seemed willing to host a lunch and learn training. It was so interesting. Back then my mother was still alive and I would share with her what I was learning, She would tell me to learn all I could and take advantage of someone spending their time to teach me. This wasn’t something that most women ever got a chance to learn and she knew someone taking their time and money to teach me was invaluable. She said “That Mr Stevens must be quite clever!” Yes he is….. Also if it wasn’t for Johnny being a customer of SEI and me taking the early morning will call that day we would have never met. Here we are going on 16 years of being together and over 10 years of marriage. For those of us who know Ken he would want us to leave the service today with an action plan. What do we need to do for the future? For me it will be pushing myself to live more and take a part of Ken with me so that he lives on. Also at work to take on a mentor role and help my coworkers to understand why we do things the way we do and the wisdom of our Steven Engineering culture. Both Johnny and I are not at the formal service today but rather conducting our own service in Wyoming. We are in the gods country, rugged and beautiful, a fitting place to celeb

Joann Gonzalez

478w ago

Chad & Bonnie, My condolences to you. Prayers for comfort in this sad time, Ken will be missed ?. Thank you Ken for allowing me to join the SEI Family and it’s pleasure to have known you!

Mark Zagorski

478w ago

In 1991 when I met Ken I was relatively new to sales, working for Telemecanique. SEI was our distributor for the Bay Area. Ken welcomed me in with open arms to his family and business. His friendship to me and my family was tenacious. I consider Ken as my mentor. He taught me so much about his company values and I will never forget them. And yes Ken took me to a couple Warriors games. My first basketball games ever. I really enjoyed those games. Two weeks before his passing while in tough negotiations with the president of another distribution company in Oregon I thought of Ken. I told that president a bit about Ken and SEI and asked him if he was committed like Ken to my product? A week later again before Ken’s passing I was with another president of an OEM and we talked about the virtues of having a jar of peanut butter in your desk at work – again thinking and speaking of my friend Ken who one day offered me a peanut butter sandwich while I sat in his office after hours talking like we did so many times… And then there is my son Joe who last summer had the opportunity to work for Ken. Ken welcomed Joe into SEI as he did with all his employees. Joe had an amazing experience. His first real job. He loved it so much – every day coming home and telling me about the great people who worked at SEI and how Ken was such a quality guy. I was so happy Joe got to see how a family business is ran and get a glimpse of how a quality business can be. I am deeply saddened by Ken’s passing. My condolences to you Bonnie and Chad and all the SEI family. Mark Zagorski

Kenneth Nurisso

478w ago

Our condolences to the entire Walter family. Ken will be missed. From Chad’s Saint Francis basketball games years ago to the many Golden State Warriors games I saw Ken endure (good seasons and bad) while sitting in the same section, Ken was loyal and commited. It is clear Ken will be missed by many in his family, work associates, and good friends Ken made while with us. Stay strong and know he is in a good place. Chad, sorry I cannot be there today I am out of town at a soccer tournament for my daughter. Ken and Tami Nurisso

Lilia Pantoja

478w ago

In the last couple of days I have cried a lot because I’m sad due to Ken’s untimely passing and reminiscing of the great memories I have of him and working with the SEI family; friends I have made while working for Steven’s that I now consider part of my family. I’m not one to share or express my feelings openly as I just wasn’t raised that way…with Ken going to a better place I realize that life is too short . Ken to me was larger than life and impacted it in such a way that a day doesn’t go by that I don’t think of him. With Ken you know you don’t “half ass” anything… You give your 110% to everything you do – work, family, life, fun and especially his cars (Note: You DON’T mess with his cars. Hahahah!). I honestly believe I’m a better person today for crossing paths with Ken, Bonnie, and his family. It is up to us now because it is our obligation to share with all the new hires that join the SEI family, Ken’s work ethic and infinite love for family (all encompassing of SEI employees), life, and his Golden State Warriors!!! May you rest in eternal peace Ken, and good bless Bonnie, family and the rest of the SEI team. Love, Ricky

Angela And Wesley Tanji

478w ago

So many fond memories of Ken’s generosity come to mind and words cannot express our sadness of his passing. Thank you Ken for being such a great reminder of human kindness. You will be deeply missed. Love, Angela and Wesley Tanji

Charlene Agles

478w ago

Dear Bonnie and Chad It has been so many years, but I still feel a great sadness to hear of Ken’s passing. To have worked for Steven Engineering for 12 years, it is hard not to have so many memories. I look back and remember so many fun times when there was only 20 employees! Some who are still in my life today. I would never have met these wonderful people if not being at Steven Engineering. Ken was an amazing person and I am sure there will be such a void without him. I feel so sad I won’t be able to be at his service, but he will always have a place in my heart. Much Love, Charlene

Zenaida Abadam

478w ago

Dearest Bonnie, Chad and family, I am deeply saddened by the news and I greatly sympathize the difficulty you?re enduring right now. I know how painful it is to lose a loved one. Ken left behind an incredible legacy. I hope that the care and love of those around you provide comfort and peace to get you through the days ahead. My most sincere condolences, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Dearest Ken, I have very fond memories of you while working as a Marketing Assistant and who eventually became the company?s first Internet Marketing Manager at Steven Engineering. When I first started everyone warned me about you and how scary you were. The first time I ran into to you I was so scared! As time passed we grew closer, to the point where I said I?d be your dare devil partner. It became a running joke for quite some time, which was hilarious! Then when I ?almost? left the company the first time, it was you that chased after me and begged/convinced me to stay at the 11th hour. I will never forget that. I don?t know what you saw in this tiny brown eyed island girl, but it was your vision and trust in my abilities in spearheading SEI?s website development that made me the person I am today. You and Bonnie were like second parents to me when I needed someone to talk to and listen. You supported me in times when I needed extra time to finish my master?s degree and take care of my sick mother. You were very generous to share basketball tickets with your employees (without needing to ask). The list goes on?. I am extremely honored and grateful to have had the opportunity to work with a very hardworking, compassionate and generous individual like you. After leaving SEI, you and Bonnie never left too far from my thoughts despite a busy life. As I write this tribute, I am having a hard time holding back the tears but I am reminded of all the jokes and laughter we shared throughout every work day – and that?s what I will keep close to my heart. Thank you for the memories, the laughter, and for everything you?ve done for me and my family. You may not be with us in this physical world anymore, but you are now with many angels in heaven enjoying the true life of luxury. May you rest in peace. Love, Zee & Family

Dorothy And John Perotti

478w ago

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