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WALTER R. "WALLY" HERTLER

1942 - 2016

BORN

1942

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

McConaghy Funeral Home, Ltd. - Ardmore

328 West Lancaster Avenue

Ardmore, Pennsylvania

WALTER HERTLER Obituary

Name: Visitation for WALTER R. "WALLY" HERTLER
Start: 2016-06-22T20:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-06-22T21:00:00.000Z
Location: Colonial Dames

HERTLER
WALTER R. "WALLY", June 2, 2016. Beloved husband of Adrienne (nee Sheldon) and loving father of Adrienne. Celebration of Life, Wed. June 22, 4 PM Colonial Dames, 1630 Latimer St., Philadelphia.

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on Jun. 19, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for WALTER HERTLER

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20 Entries

Cheryl K. Boles

June 18, 2024

Miss you friend!!!!❤❤❤

william Gow

June 10, 2024

Walter, You are still missed every day.

william Gow

June 10, 2020

We miss you buddy, Bill Gow

Cheryl Miller-Zupko

February 7, 2017

My sincere sympathies to Wally's family and loved ones. I just found out about his passing on Sunday, February 5th, 2017. Oddly enough w/ some of the old gang (Joe Farrell & Albert Pullitti) that had made Waldo's our second home for many, many years from the 80's into the 90's. Lots of fun memories from Eagles games, to parties on the Chinese junk boat, Academy awards & Derby day parties and some of the best New Years parties ever. All the bartenders' Kelly, Jimmy, Ralph, Kenny who made the place so welcoming. Wally and Adrienne were always the best! Some of the most fun times of my life were at Waldo's and it will always hold a special place in my heart. So very sorry for your loss.

Charlie Zee

June 30, 2016

RIP Walter

Cathy Garnet-DuCoin

June 27, 2016

Deepest sympathy

Teri M. Hertler

June 25, 2016

Wally Gone? Hard to believe that such a Powerful Presence could Ever go...My Dad Knew His Dad, in Brewerytown, and since both their Grandfathers were Christian Hertler, (and well I would think Barbara was Great Grandmother). Both being Hertlers'~they bonded, Oddly my Dad was a Welder, I wonder where Wally learned how to weld? It also seems Odd that Wally and I should ~as well "connect" with Wally Years later at the Victory Club~ then find out that we shared the same Great Zest for Life and Wicked sense of Humor... Wal had an Infectious way about him, persuasive, daring, troublemaker, Funloving, crazy in driving (like me) we had a Lot in common. His Humor and Wit, Larger than Life Personality, sense of style, classy, chic, and Just fashionable at all times! Great Ideas come from great people...and he was one of the Best! Really excelled at doing things 'His way'....not following the Norm. I learned that he would frequent other Bars when at Waldos, and I asked him, why do that if you Own a bar, and Here was the Answer Mr. Slick Gave me! " You have to go around to see what the Competition is doing, in order to see what draws in the Business!" ~I was Blown away at his Savvy Intellect! We met in a weird way, but Fate brought us two Hertlers together~just as it did Our 2 Fathers on Girard at Hertlers Pub!...Life gets stranger and stranger! My life was enriched by having known him, learning from him, and just laughing with Him! I am glad he met Adrienne, his soulmate, who enriched his life, and gave him his lovely daughter, Adrienne. She reminds me of him...I sense his being in her ways. I am happy to have called him a pal, and Cuz, (even tho we knew not How we were related) but we felt we were both the black sheep of the families, and we bonded...My sincere condolences to Both his wife, and daughter, may you cherish all the Good times, and hold them near to your heart. He is Still with you and watching over you, for that is his job. I believe that the spirit stays close to those in need until they feel that it is ok to move forward. You Both are Blessed! He will always be my cuz, and he will always watch over All of his friends, and Family. My condolences to you all! Most Sincerely yours, Teresa Marie Hertler. ([email protected])

Suzy Davis

June 23, 2016

Adrienne,
My brother, Skip, and Wally were best friends throughout their young lives. They had so many adventures riding their bikes all over Folcroft and Delaware County, both into sports, then going to proms with their dates ...always laughing and carrying on. We all called him "Hertler".. Skip died when they were 21. I hope they're together again getting into trouble! Suzy Davis

Pauline Cleaves Lisle

June 22, 2016

My heart is heavy today as I wish that I could be present for the memories shared by those who loved Walter. He is "Walter" to me because he always showed up announcing "Walter R. Hertler here!".
I trust that Adrienne & Adrienne will find comfort in all that Walter brought to so many.
He enriched my young life with hysterical laughter wherever he happened to show up - the Acme at 15th & Spruce, Wanamaker's, Somers Point Diner, some ridiculous Denny's on Market - mundane places with special memories because Walter was there.
I will always be grateful that I encountered this Metlife insurance salesman walking his Doberman on 15th St - he managed to sell life insurance to 20-21 years old nurses.
It required a special brilliance and courage to bring so much humor into our lives.
I loved how Walter made me laugh.
I was fortunate to know him.

Stan "Ike" Eichinger

June 22, 2016

Rest in peace old buddy
We all remember all of the old Sharon Hill days up at the Owl Hoagie Shop, school dances, football games
Some of us can't attend your services to celebrate your life
But even though we haven't seen each other over the years your name has come up many many times and all with a smile on our faces...
Stan Ike

John Hertler

June 21, 2016

I'll also have memories of my cousin Wally at the family picnics, you will be missed.

Bill Lindsey

June 19, 2016

For an old Sharon Hill School guy, Wally did pretty good for himself. RIP

Bud Corleto

June 9, 2016

Wally, the invisible bond we all had will never be broken. Rest easy, my friend. We will all be together soon.

Cheryl K Boles

June 9, 2016

Wally, you will be missed. You made me laugh and laugh with your amazing sense of humor and....the stories! London Victory, Shippens, Waldo's, Olde City in the 80's! My condolences to the two Adrienne's.

Lisa Desiderio~(Esposito

June 7, 2016

I would like to extend my My condolences to Wally,s wife, daughter and extended family, I have some of the best memories of Wally and the crew dating back to the mid 80's,,,,I remember what a kind man he was with a great sense of humor, May he rest peacefully in heaven and know that his life mattered and will be remembered by so many people as he was loved by all, RIP ~~Wally~~

Lisa Desiderio (Esposito)

June 5, 2016

Wally, you will be dearly missed. William Gow

Kathy Gambol- McLaughlin

June 5, 2016

He was responsible for some of my best laughs as a teenager. Off the wall funny....people enjoyed being in his company. Praying for you his family and for brother Steve

Denise Leitch

June 4, 2016

Dear Adrienne and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. Knowing Wally had a major influence on my life for without him I wouldn't have met my husband Bob. I have so many fond memories of Wally, he could really make me laugh. He will surely be missed. My only consolation is knowing that Wally and Bob are now hanging out together...that thought makes me smile. Again, I am so sorry for your loss. My condolences to your whole family.

Richard Emmert

June 4, 2016

Great Guy and good friend,he will be missed

Bob Iozzia

June 4, 2016

Adrienne and Adrienne,

Iris, Steph and I are so sorry for your loss. We met Wally only once, but he impressed us with his grace and stately manner.
Warmest thoughts,
Bob Iozzia

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