Walter Keul

Walter Keul, 101, of Charlotte, earned his heaven on the afternoon of January 15, 2018. Walter was born in Germany on March 13, 1916, the son of George and Auguste Keul. Seeking fame and fortune, he came to the United States where he became an official citizen. He was very proud of his US citizenship and he would brag that he voted in every election. Blessed with the ability to paint, Walter started out painting portraits. Most notably, he painted portraits of NC Governor Terry Sanford as well as Carbine Williams and his wife. Ultimately he found, however, that there was a more lucrative and expansive market in painting murals. He began making canvases and murals of the Jordan River. Installed behind baptismals at Baptist Churches, they provided beautiful backgrounds. He was so gifted at creating these murals, he could paint an entire eight foot by sixteen foot panel in just a few days. Walter sold his paintings as far up as West Virginia, as far west as Arkansas, and as far south as Florida. In the end, he sold thousands of his works. In addition to painting, Walter was also known to be thrifty, ever finding ways to save money. And when it came to keeping up with the world around him, you could find him watching CNN night and day. But most of all, Walter enjoyed his family, and he will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Walter is survived by four children: Patricia (husband Gary Miller) Keul of Charlotte, NC; Rose Marie (husband Tim) Huntley of Mooresville, NC; Karl (wife Bonnie) Keul of Monassis, VA; and George (wife Lydia) Keul of Burke, VA. He is further survived by two nephews, Hans Walter and Andres, both of whom still live in Germany; 12 grandchildren; his friends and neighbors in Alpine Village; and numerous other relatives and friends. A gathering of friends and family will take place at 3 pm on Saturday, February 10, 2018, at the Lowe-Neddo Funeral Home, 4715 Margaret Wallace Road, Matthews. In lieu of flowers and in honor of Walter's love for his children and grandchildren, please make memorial donations in Walter's name to St. Jude Children's Hospital, online at https://www.stjude.org/

Walter Keul

March 13, 1919 - January 15, 2018