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Walter Leuzinger Obituary
Mar. 18, 1924 - May 18, 2015
Walter Leuzinger, 91, of Venice, Florida for the last 30 years was the beloved husband of LaVerne (Young) Leuzinger for 65 years, father of three children, Walter Y. (Marge Lowery) Leuzinger, David Leuzinger (deceased) and Lisa (Bob) Beerman and grandfather of Adrienne (Chris) Catania.
He was formerly from Pittsburgh, PA and enjoyed a long and successful career at PPG Industries for over 30 years. He was a proud WWII Veteran and part of the 338th Infantry Regimental Combat Team. He was a successful writer, an avid Steeler fan, golfer, rose gardener, world traveler and kite-maker. He was a devout Catholic and his funeral service will be celebrated Friday, May 29th at 1:00 pm in the Chapel at Our Lady of Lourdes, Venice, FL with the burial immediately following at the Garden of Resurrection at the church.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to the American Cancer Society.
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Memories and Condolences
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Gary Hilty
June 10, 2015
Dear LaVerne and family. We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Walt. Walt and our Dad were best buddies through school,college,and many years at PPG. The Hilty Family: Dolly,Gary,Scott and Kim
Four!
May 28, 2015
Dear Laverne and family,We were so very sorry to learn of Walters passing.He was indeed a dear friend to my father they shared some great times while at PPG and then in Venice.Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.Lynn (Fernow Hogg
May 27, 2015
Sue and I offer our deepest condolences to
Laverne and family on Walt's death. He was a
good friend and wonderful human being. We were
associates at PPG in the 1950s. That friendship
continued for over 60 years. There are so many
cherished memories! --- Howard Tolley
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