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WALTER DEBES Obituary

DEBES WALTER K. October 3, 2021, age 89, of Rhawnhurst, PA. Beloved husband of 50 years to the late Adele F. Debes (Holmes). Devoted father of Walter J. (Patricia) and John A. (Lucy). Loving grandfather of Ashley, Erin, Nolan, and Jack. Great-grandfather of Toby. Dear brother of the late William S. (late Rose) and the late Alfred (Joan); loving Uncle to many nieces and nephews. Walt was a Navy veteran of the Korean War and a retired letter carrier for the United States Postal Service. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 20. He was also a devoted volunteer at the VA Hospital. Walt loved spending time with his family and with his beloved Pat Carroll. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Saturday, October 9 from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M., JOHN F. MURRAY FUNERAL HOME, 1220 Bethlehem Pike, Flourtown, PA 19031. Funeral Service will follow at 11 A.M. Interment private. In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Walter Debes to the VA Medical Center, Attn: Voluntary Services, 38th and Woodland Ave., Phila., PA 19104 would be appreciated by his family. www.murrayfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on Oct. 6, 2021.

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Cynthia H

March 4, 2022

Rest in Peace Mr Debes . You were a true gentleman!! Godspeed

Gerry and Phoenix Ferguson

October 15, 2021

Walt, you will always have a place in our hearts as a friend and mentor. I would have never joined the VFW if I hadn't met you. You showed me what lifelong service looks like, and inspired Phoenix to volunteer. You will be greatly missed!!!

Melissa M.

October 14, 2021

Mr. Wonderful,

Perfect name for a great guy. You will always be in my heart. It was always great seeing you with your big smile and laughter.
Melissa

From dot and Joe sokol and Ashleymsyers

October 9, 2021

Walt we will miss you a lot you were our buddy love you my friend

Michael. S

October 8, 2021

Rest In Peace mr. debes a sweet sweet man!!

Walt &Marie Green

October 6, 2021

We are friends of Pat Carroll and we´re so sorry to hear of Walt´s passing. When we first met him we told him he would have to be Walt 2,since we already had a Walt. We spent many fun times with him and always had dinner in the keys together. My Walt taught him the mailman song if you never heard it ask Pat. Again our condolences

Ashley Myers

October 6, 2021

Walt you was a wonderful person I loved seeing you at our Christmas party and at bingo night I can’t believe you are gone but I know you or up there with your wife now my dad will miss u a lot. We all will I will miss your hugs. Make popcorn up there for everyone they will miss you at the VA. and your gf Pat.

Jim Sunderland

October 6, 2021

To Walter Debes' Family....i had the pleasure of working with Walt at Bustleton Station for a couple years in the 80's before moving on...Walt was one of many who were old schooled...did the job the way it was meant to be...Customer Service was upmost important to him...Walt was one of the many great carriers to inspire younger employees and I thank him for that along with the others at Bustleton...there was no place in Philly like that office...hard work and fun were the everyday life and I appreciated that...I was luck to see Walt and others at their weekly breakfast at Perkins a couple of years ago on a family trip back to Philly...it was great to see many of the carriers who made a great career there...May you know that Walt is Home in the safety of Jesus' arms enjoying his just reward....May the memories you had with Walt bring smiles and comfort in the days ahead!!! Jim Sunderland

Jim mc fadden

October 6, 2021

A really great guy worked with him for 25+yrs.He did a lot of good in his life that was noticed. Will miss him for breakfast

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