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Walter Robertson Obituary



Walter Washington Robertson Jr., 71, of Dover, Pa., formerly of Westminster, died Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, at home.

Born March 14, 1941, in Westminster, he was the son of the late Walter W. Robertson Sr. and Gladys Robertson Cook.

He worked for BJ's Wholesale as a greeter and gas station attendant. He was a graduate of New Windsor High School in 1959. He enjoyed playing tennis, lawn work, line dancing and woodworking.

Surviving are son Jeff Robertson and companion, of Red Lion, Pa.; daughter and son-in-law Karen L. and Doug Steinberg, of Taneytown; son and daughter-in-law Michael P. and Ruth Robertson, of Mount Airy; siblings Kenneth E. Robertson, of Union Bridge, and Dorothy Williams, of Williamsport; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by an infant son, Daniel L. Robertson.

The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. until the time of service, 7 p.m. Friday at Pritts Funeral Home and Chapel, 412 Washington Road, Westminster. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058-5216.

Online condolences may be offered at www.prittsfuneralhome.com.

Sign this guest book online at www.carrollcountytimes.com.

Published by Carroll County Times on Jan. 23, 2013.
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Hey Walt,
It was a pleasure working with u. U were a great guy and will b missed.

erica miller

January 27, 2013

Mike and Ruth, we are so sorry for your loss. Val & Frank

Valerie Guanti

January 24, 2013

Walt was a very kind and caring man who always said hello and chatted with everyone. He will be missed at BJ's

Tina Allen

January 23, 2013

Karen, I'm sorry to hear of your lost. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless all of you

Debra Steinberg-Morral

January 23, 2013

Walter was a great person to be around. Always talk to everyone.. Will be missed at BJS

Susan Shifflett

January 23, 2013

With Deepest Sympathy
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January 23, 2013

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