Walter P. Dell, a 32-year member of the Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA) Board of Directors in Lansing, MI, died Oct. 23 at the age of 87. He represented Delhi Township on the CATA board for 32 years, from 1977 until his death.

Dell worked as a statistician for the National Football League and the Detroit Lions for 43 years, making him the statistician with the second highest seniority in the league. He also used his statistician skills at local high school games for many years.

He was a vocal advocate for public transportation services and funding, and represented the board as liaison to the Local Advisory Committee, which provides the board with support on issues related to seniors and persons with disabilities.

In addition, Dell was a philanthropist, supporting the Michigan State University (MSU) College of Osteopathic Medicine. He was honored during halftime of the MSU-Iowa football game that was played the day after his passing.

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