Hundreds from Alsea wish farewell to 'old friend'

Hundreds from Alsea wish farewell to 'old friend': "Hundreds from Alsea wish farewell to 'old friend'
Family, friends and anglers honor 'Ermie' Walter, despite his request for no funeral
Sunday, December 04, 2005
LARRY BINGHAM

ALSEA -- Before fishing legend Ermine 'Ermie' Walter died of a heart attack -- at the age of 86 while falling a tree for a widow -- he told his family and closest friends he did not want a funeral."