Walter E. Jenkins, Jr., of Lake Quivira, after a long, full life,  passed away on September 6, 2017. He was born in Brazil, Indiana on November 3, 1929.  He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Tikie, a daughter, Jen Augustine and her husband Jon, two grandchildren, Alix Augustine and Eli Augustine, Eli's wife Nicole and one great-granddaughter, Genevieve.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Jenkins, Sr. and Ruby Baldridge Jenkins and three siblings, Robert Kuykendall, Mary Ellen Leonard and Jerry Jenkins.

Walter served in the Army during the Korean conflict and attended the University of Hawaii and University of Indiana, finally earning an MBA from Northwestern University.  He lived in Naperville, Illinois for over 30 years while he spent most of his career at the First National Bank of Chicago as a vice president. He became a part of the bank's international department, traveling throughout the world.  Thanks to his job, Walter and Tikie had an adventurous life, living in such far-flung places as Hong Kong, Tokyo and Singapore and traveling extensively.  Walter was on the first American team that did a financial deal in what was then the People's Republic of China. After retiring from the bank, he worked for Harvard University in Jakarta as a consultant to the World Bank and for the RTC in Kansas City.

He enjoyed sailing and golfing. He also got a kick out of  being mistaken for Paul Newman and asked for an autograph. After retirement, Walter and Tikie moved to Lake Quivira.

Memorial Contributions and Services

Walter generously donated his body to research at KU and a celebration of life will be held Sunday, November 5 at 2 pm at Lake Quivira Country Club.  In lieu of flowers, you may make a donation to Crossroads Hospice or your favorite animal welfare charity.