Walter G. Skoog, age 93, longtime resident of Forest Lake, died June 17, 2004 at Birchwood Health Care Center in Forest Lake. Walter was born March 11, 1911 in Milbank, South Dakota to Carl and Carrie (Iverson) Skoog. Walter graduated from Forest Lake High School. He is a WW II Veteran, former employee of Williams Pipeline, member of Forest Lake American Legion Post 225 and the local Masonic Lodge #344. Walter was an avid gardener and enjoyed ballroom dancing. Preceded in death by wife, Ann; brother; and sisters. Survived by special friends Elizabeth and Don; other extended family. Funeral Service 2PM Tuesday June 22 at Birchwood Care Center Chapel, 604 NE 1st Street, Forest Lake. Visitation 1-2PM at Birchwood. Burial at Scandiavian Cemetery. Memorials preferred to Birchwood Arbors in his name, 750 NE 1st Street, Forest Lake, MN 55025.Mattson Funeral Home651-464-3556www.mattsonfuneralhome.com