GEORGETOWN - Walter R. Todd passed away peacefully on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017 at Harrison Senior Living. Walter was a land surveyor for the U.S. Soil Conservation Service. He was also a self-employed land surveyor and maintained his license up until his death and was a member of the Delaware Association of Land Surveyors. Walter enjoyed reading and being outdoors. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Mary (Futch) Todd. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Elsie (Wilson) Todd; a daughter, Linda Todd, of Georgetown; and a brother, Troy M. Todd, of Florida. Services will be held privately. Contributions in his memory can be made to the Food Bank of Delaware, 1040 Mattlind Way, Milford, DE 19963. Arrangements in the care of Short Funeral Services, Georgetown.