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Walter Sterner Obituary
Walter B. Sterner, 89, of 1050 Main Street, Hellertown, died Tuesday, June 29, 2004 in his home. He was the husband of Verna A. (Weber) Sterner. The couple celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary last October 16th. Walter was an assistant manager of orders in the fabricated steel construction division of Bethlehem Steel Corp. for 40 years before retiring in 1976. Born in Bethlehem, he was a son of the late Edward L. and Cora A. (Seiple) Sterner. He was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, 69 Main Street, Hellertown, where he formerly served on the council. He was a member of Bethlehem Masonic Lodge 563, having received his 50-year member pin. He was a member of the Lehigh Consistory, Valley of Allentown, Dewy Fire Company, Hellertown, and a charter member of the former Bethlehem Steel Club. Survivors: Beloved wife, Verna A. (Weber) Sterner; sons, Daniel J. and his wife, Cynthia R. (Fluck) Sterner, of Hellertown, Donald W. and his wife, Stacy J. (Stocker) Sterner, of Macungie; sister, Kathryn SlicK of Bethlehem; 3 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren. Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday in the church. Call 9:30-10:30 a.m. Friday in the church. The Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown, is in charge of arrangements. Contributions: Christ Lutheran Church building fund, 18055.
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Gloria & Dave Battles
July 8, 2004
Don, Stacey, and Kim & Family,
Our most sincere sympathy in the loss of your father/grandfather.
May our great God grant you His peace and understanding in this time of grief. May you find comfort in His merciful blessings and strength to preserve the memory of your loved one. There is such great sorrow in losing a parent...a part of history goes wtih them...but their roots live on in you. God bless you all.
Dave & Gloria Battles.
Kristen Sterner
July 5, 2004
Grandpa,
I want you and grandma to know how happy I am that you are in my life and that I am part of your family. I am also thankful for the time I had with you and that you were able to meet your two great grandchildren. I love you very much and you will always be remembered!! LOVE,
Kristen, Andrew & Kelly
Jeff Sterner
July 5, 2004
Grandpa,
We just want you to know how much we love you and Grandma. We also want you to know how thankful we are to God that you got to meet both of your grandchildren and spend time with them. You will always be remembered and never forgotten. Thank you for everything you have done for all of us throughout the years. LOVE, Jeff, Kristen, Andrew & Kelly Sterner
Shirley Weierbach
July 1, 2004
My heart felt sympathy to you,Dan, Don and their families.
Howard Green
July 1, 2004
I'll always remember the fun we
had growing up on Center Street -
My deepest sympathy to the family
from myself and my family
Jack & Ellie Trumbore
July 1, 2004
Ellie and I express our deepest
sympathies for your recent loss.
Kim Hoffner
June 30, 2004
Grandpa,
I just wanted to thank you (and Grandma) for everything you have done for me and my children over the years. You will always be remembered in our hearts. We love you dearly.
Mike, Kim, Morgan & Kelsey Hoffner
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