Michael graduated from the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science in 1977.  He has had the unique privilege of serving Toledo families for 47 years here at Walter Funeral Home. "I will be forever grateful to my mentors, Leeland Lamb, and Paul Mathewson, for taking me under their wings and sharing their knowledge and experiences with me".  Mike and his wife Barbara have been married for 47 years. They have two children, Matthew and Katie, and six awesome grandchildren, Graham, Charlie, Wesley, Henry , Ruby, and Sawyer.

Born and raised in south Toledo, Eric is a graduate of E.L. Bowsher High School.  He attended the University of Toledo where he earned his bachelor's Degree in Business Administration in 1990 and then was a Magna Cum Laude graduate of the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science.  Eric worked under his father, Paul Mathewson, starting in high school until his passing in 2001.  He also served as a firefighter/EMT for the Monclova Township Fire Department from 2000 to 2015. He has two beautiful young daughters, Hannah and Abigail, who are currently students at Anthony Wayne High School and are both active members of the Anthony Wayne Marching Generals Band.