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Peter Warker Obituary
Peter F. Warker, 86, husband of Jane (Flanders) Warker passed away Friday, March 30, 2012, in the Bartholomew House, Bethesda, MD.
Born in Reading, he was a son of Peter and Esther (Otto) Warker.
Mr. Warker was employed by the U.S. Foreign Service with postings in Prague and Fagreb for the U.S. Government Aid programs to Yugoslavia; later he worked as the Washington Editor for Business International, a New York Co. In 1974, he was named Director of In-ternational Affairs of the TRW Corporation, retiring in 1992.
Peter received degrees from Penn State University and Harvard University.
He served as a radio operator during WW II on several ships of the U.S. Merchant Marines.
He as a volunteer in GED and ESL programs at Little Flower Catholic Church, and was a member of the Washington Shakespeare Reading Group.
Surviving are sons: Stephen, Philip and Andrew Warker; and a daughter, Ann Martin; and five grandchildren. He was predeceased by two brothers, Charles and John.
A Funeral Mass will be offered at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 4, 2012, in St. Aloysius RC Church.
Burial will be in St. Aloysius New Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday 9 to 10 a.m. at the Warker-Trout-man Funeral Home, 726 High St., Pottstown. Memorial contributions may be sent to Catholic Charities, 924 G. St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20001.
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George and Pat Jaeger
April 7, 2012
Pat and I have just learned of Peter's passing. He was an old and valued friend, room mate and colleague over more than half a century whom we will greatly miss. We send our love and condolences to Jane, Philip, Andrew and Ann.
George and Pat
Dot Prince
April 1, 2012
Deepest sympathy and condolences to the Warker family.
Roberta-Anne McCartan
March 31, 2012
I just heard about Mr. Warker's passing. I am so sorry and wish I could be there to give some comfort. Love and hugs! "Bert"
Tina Giamotti
March 31, 2012
My heart goes out to you Jane, Stephen, Philip,Andrew, Ann and all your extended family. So very sorry to learn of Mr. Warker's passing.
Peter Warker
March 31, 2012
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with Uncle Peter and his family. A Great Man.
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