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1955
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2022
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WILLIAM WALTNER Obituary
William Gary Waltner, a beloved husband, father, brother, and son passed away on October 16th, 2022, at the age of sixty-seven. Born to Bill and Betty Waltner, Gary graduated from Garfield High School. He worked as an electrical draftsman and then for the United States Postal Service. He met his wife Patricia at a bowling alley and were married for forty-five years. They raised two sons.
Gary was an avid and passionate sports fan. He especially enjoyed auto racing. He attended races at the Indianapolis motor speedway and recently the local dirt track. When not working on house and yard projects he could be found riding his Victory trike, golfing, sitting on the back porch watching hummingbirds, drinking sweet-tea, and exploring Oregon with Patricia where he retired. They were affectionately called each other's shadow as they were rarely without the other.
Gary is survived by his wife Patricia, his sons Scott and Greg, his parents Bill and Betty and sister Tonya. A small memorial service was performed on October 22nd, 2022, in Oregon. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you honor Gary's life by extending your hand and helping your neighbor as Gary always did.
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Donna J Pugh
October 23, 2023
Patty, this shocked me really big time when I saw about. I have thought all of you so often. Lost contact with this great family. Hope you all are doing fine. Gary was very special to me. He was like a brother I never had. If you are on face book look me up on there. Would love to hear from you. Donna Pugh. Thanks so much. Prayers for you.
Chuck Cotton
September 7, 2023
So sorry for your loss. Met Gary and his parents back in 1964 when his father was coaching baseball. He gave this little boy a chance to play baseball and I´ve never forgot never forgot them. Walking by their home on 6th St.
Chuck Cotton
Don and Beth Angst
November 5, 2022
Prayers for your family thinking of you Pat and kids and rest of the family
Andrea Bowling
November 4, 2022
Many memories of you all. Sundays at the river and Christmas Eve gatherings. Hugs to you all.
Donna Pugh
November 1, 2022
Patty and boys,
You have my deepest condolences on the loss of Gary. We got along very well at WS and enjoyed you and the boys very much. So sorry I lost contact with all of you. Please send me your address.
Walt Philpot
November 1, 2022
I was very sad to read of Gary´s death. I did not know Gary very well but know his mother and father as good friends. Will pray for the family.
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