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Walter L. Krout

Thomasville, Pennsylvania

Nov 19, 1932 – Jan 7, 2021 (Age 88)

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BORN
November 19, 1932
DIED
January 7, 2021
AGE
88
LOCATION
Thomasville, Pennsylvania

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Walter L. Krout Thomasville - Walter L. Krout, 88, died Thursday, January 7, 2021, at WellSpan York Hospital. Walter was born November 19, 1932, in Henrystown, the son of the late Stuart and Elda (Geisleman) Krout. Walter is served in the U.S. Navy, was a life member of the Antique Truck Club of...

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This was sad to hear about, Walter was our neighbor for 10 years! Then we moved away! But he was so kind an funny I remember him letting my son sit up in the cab of his truck! He will be missed by many! Prayers to his family an friends so dear to him!

Walter Krout was my neighbor and friend. His passing is sad and tragic, as they do not build men like Walter anymore. I would describe him best as a “character.” I knew him to be a proud and humble man with grit that would prevail one way or another. In the few years I was fortunate to know him, the only thing I ever knew Walter not to be good at was asking for help, but he was terrific at giving it. I suspect I will never meet another man in his mid 80’s that replaced the transmission...

He was a great stepdad when he was married to my mom sandy

My thoughts and prayers are with the family...
We enjoyed every time Walter would come in to get his dental exams.
All the stories!!! He will be missed...
Dr. Kasunich

We knew Walter for many of years.

The white horse diner, he has gone to forever.

Waited on for many years.

Was always nice to see a friendly face.

He will be missed dearly.

He told many of old good times.

Uncle “Purse” ( Walter ) was a larger than life character. As a kid growing up he didn’t come by our house often but when he did it was memorable. He was a crusty dude with a sailors vocabulary. I remember using a “bad” word once and being asked where I learned that. With my honesty of youth I said Uncle Purse says it. I never did find out why they called him Purse. They all had interesting names for each other. Later he became Walter Leon when my mom talked about hm. He was a good brother....