A Mass of Christian Burial for Mr. Walter C. Dunn, 78, of Monroe, LA, will be held on Saturday at noon at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, with Rev. Timothy Hurd officiating, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Rd., Monroe.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. on Friday, September 18, 2026, at Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. Monroe, with a Rosary beginning at 6:00 P.M. Ret. Judge Milton Moore will offer words of remembrance during the visitation.

Walter was born in El Dorado, AR, on May 6, 1948, and passed away in Monroe, LA, on September 14, 2026. Throughout his life, Walter was deeply devoted to his family and treasured the time he shared with those he loved. His presence brought warmth and meaning to the lives of his family and friends, and he will be remembered with great affection by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Walter moved to Monroe, LA in the mid-1950s with his parents after they found work as teachers. While attending Neville High School he met the love of his life, Mary Ann Atkinson, who he would marry January 25, 1969. They both attended Hendrix College in Conway, AR, with both graduating in 1970. Walter received a juris doctorate from LSU Law School and entered practice in Monroe, LA. He was active in many local organizations and charities and contributed to his church and community. He served as President of the JGS School Board, President of the NELA Bar Association, President of the Masur Museum Board, a Cub Scout Leader, served as gratis legal representation for the local Girl Scout Council and a lector and Eucharistic Minister at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church.

Walter had a passion for poetry, literature and music. He was happiest fishing with close friends and working in his garden with Mary Ann. He supported his children and encouraged them in all their pursuits. The Walter shaped hole that has been left in their lives can never be filled, only worked around.

Walter was preceded in death by his beloved son, Walter “Trey” Coulter Dunn, III; his parents, Walter Coulter Dunn Sr. and Mary Virginia Burgess Dunn; his uncle, John Carr Burgess; and his first cousin, John Carr Burgess, Jr.

Those left to cherish Walter’s memory include his loving wife, Mary Ann Atkinson Dunn; daughter, Emalie Virginia Dunn and her wife Jennifer Mangum; son, William Robert Dunn and his fiancee Holly Green Murphrey; grandson, Elijah Wade Dunn-Mangum; cousins, Pamela Burgess Stratton and her husband Robert, John Carr Burgess III and his wife Andrea, John Carr Burgess IV, and Jim Burgess and wife, Sharon; along with numerous other family members and dear friends.