In September of 2010, I met Mr. John "Walt" Walters of Connersville, Indiana who participated in a cemetery workshop presentation and hands-on field trip to a cemetery in Bedford, Ohio. The workshop was sponsored by the Bedford Historical Society here in Cuyahoga County. Since then, I know "Walt" and his 'crew' have held several other two-day work shops in the Buckeye State, including two for the Ohio Genealogical Society.
The name of "Walt's" business is:
Click on title to link to a story about "The Graveyard Groomer" that was published June 13, 2012 in the "Carroll County Comet" in Carroll County, Indiana. It was written by Jennifer Archibald.
From what I know, "Walt" got the ball rolling, sort to speak; with hands-on cemetery workshops here in Ohio and has continued to lead by example with his gravestone restoration techniques which are safe for the markers.
I'm sure you'll enjoy this story entitled: "Restoring old cemeteries shows that someone cares." That someone has been Mr. John "Walt" Walters, and it is my pleasure to share his story.
Thank you, "Walt", for your dedication to gravestone preservation. Your work completed on several thousand monuments and markers in your state of Indiana, here in Ohio -- its neighbor -- and beyond, are testimonals of how great the need is for your services.
There is a permanent link to The Graveyard Groomer's website on the right column of this blog.
Contact information:
John “Walt” Walters
Cemetery Restoration Professional
4521 South County Road 375 West
Connersville, IN 47331
(765) 825-7313
John “Walt” Walters
Cemetery Restoration Professional
4521 South County Road 375 West
Connersville, IN 47331
(765) 825-7313
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