Sep 3, 1939 - Jul 23, 2021
Class of 1957
Ron Walter was a standout high school athlete for Farragut High School and a member of the graduating Class of 1957. He was a member of Coach Hackett’s undefeated teams in school years 1953-54 and 1956-57.
High School Football (11-Man)
1956 All Class 11-Man 1st Team /2nd Team Back (selected by multiple organizations)
1957 All Class 11-Man 2nd Team Back
Basketball
1957 Class A All-Southwest Iowa Team
1957 5th Team All-State (averaged 15.8 points per game)
Track – Individual State Champion
1956 Class C - 180-yard low hurdles - 21.00 seconds
1957 Class C - Shot Put - 48 feet 5 inches
1957 Class C – 180-yard low-hurdles 21.30 seconds
1957 Class C – 120-yard high-hurdles 15.80 seconds
College Football
Following his high school career, he played offensive tackle for the Iowa State Cyclones during the 1959 and 1960 seasons. In 1959 his listing on the team roster was:
#76 Ron Walter 6'2", 206-pound Offensive Tackle Hometown: Farragut, IA
Ron and his wife Verna Mae (Smith) Walter are buried in Mesa, AZ
