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Walter Idel

Houston, Texas

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Houston, Texas
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American Stroke Association

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WALTER IDEL, 82, Beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2009, in the comfort of his family's arms after a valiant eight month battle to recover from a major stroke. Walter, native born in Germany, experienced an extremely full and amazing life. He and his...

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I wish Walter peace. It was a pleasure to know him. He will be in our prayers.

July 3, 2009

I enjoyed many a safe trip with Walter in the old Gulf Weigon. In his younger days he flew a German Messerchmitt in the German Luftwaffe, was shot down and wounded. He was a very intelligent and good man. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family as I know he will be missed. B. A. "Buddy" Life

Anneliese, I was a Gulf Oil employee and met Walter in 1974 when my boss, Ray Galvin, took me and 2 other women on our first trip offshore. It was a beautiful day and I remember Walter very well. He was handsome, friendly, respectful to all. He had much fun that day introducing us to flying in the "Mallard". He turned that plane every way but upside down and it took a strong resolve to keep my stomach under control. He was a skilled and careful pilot and I remember that he was well spoken...