Steven “Papa” Walton, 75, of Butler passed away on Saturday, March 4th, 2023. He was born in Paw Paw, Michigan on October 6, 1947 to the late Joseph Walton Sr. and Shirley (Ilg) Walton. Steven graduated college with his Bachelor’s Degree. He then served his country honorably in the United States Navy for over 27 years and retired as USN Master Chief Petty Officer. For the majority of his career he worked as an aerographer. He enjoyed woodworking and model building in his spare time. Steven was known for being a loving husband, father, and grandfather, hard-working, wise, quick witted, and humorous. Steven was the father of Patrick (Mary Burkhard) Walton; brother of Joseph Walton Jr., and Michael Walton; grandfather of Jeremy (Jessika) Walton, Madison Walton, and Jade Bice. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of fifty years Bonnie “Nana” Walton. Services are being held privately through SPENCER D. GEIBEL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 140 NEW CASTLE RD. BUTLER, PA. 16001. WWW.SPENCERDGEIBEL.COM.