Memorials may be made to Heartland Hospice or Siteman Cancer Center, St. Louis, MO. Our beloved Walter fought a long hard battle and went home to peace on January 30, 2007 at the age of 75. He was the loving husband of Shirley Krome (nee: Ward); dear father of Cathy (Steve) Anderson, Cindy (Bill) Wolff and Karen (Bob) Barron; beloved grandfather of Christopher and Nicki Barron, Adam and Michele Wolff; dear brother of Marie (and the late Robert) Bub, Terry (Ken) Baldwin and the late Donald Krome; dear son-in-law of Evalene Ward; he was our dear uncle, nephew, cousin and friend to many; preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Anna Krome. Mr. Krome was a Pressman for 50 years with Drug Package, Inc. and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He served in the US Army 1952 1953.