Walter Wengert Jr.

Walter Wengert Jr.

Walter Wengert Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 4, 2014.

Walter W. Wengert Jr., 73, of Upper Bern Twp., passed away on June 2, 2014 in St. Joseph Medical Center.

He was the companion of Joan M. Balthaser. Born in Shartlesville, he was the son of the late Walter W. Sr., and Sally F. (Gomburt) Wengert.

Walter was a truck driver for Carlos R. Leffler, Richland. He was a member of Frieden's Lutheran Church, Shartlesville. Walter was a life member and administrator of the Shartlesville Fire Company; and also a former firefighter for the fire company; and a member of the Pennsylvania Fireman's Association. He enjoyed camping and golfing in his younger years. Walter especially loved his Yorkie puppies.

Surviving in addition to his companion, Joan, are his children, Michael J. Wengert, Upper Bern Twp.; and Michele R. (Wengert), wife of Jody Achenbach, Rehrersburg; two grandchildren, Shelby and Cody; and three sisters: Helen Koller, a resident at the Laurel Center; Minnie Gromis; and Darlene Carter, both of Hamburg. Walter was predeceased by a sister, Doris Jean Wengert.

A Graveside Service will be held on Friday at 11:00 a.m. at Pleasant View Cemetery, 650 Fritztown Road, Sinking Spring.

Please omit flowers. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to American Diabetes Association, 150 Monument Road, Suite 100, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004.

Leibensperger Funeral Homes, Inc., Hamburg is in charge of arrangements. For online condolences, please visit www.leibenspergerfuneralhomes.com.

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June 12, 2014

Ed & Ferne Engle posted to the memorial.

June 6, 2014

Kerner Family posted to the memorial.

June 6, 2014

Vicki & Donny Strause posted to the memorial.

Ed & Ferne Engle

June 12, 2014

Joan, Eddie & I sent you a card, but it came back insufficient address, We are very sorry for your loss. He was a nice person and we know he will be missed. Call sometime. God bless you.

Kerner Family

June 6, 2014

Sorry to hear of your loss.

Vicki & Donny Strause

June 6, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

June 5, 2014

Duane and Karen
Sorry to hear of your loss.
Our prayers go out to you and your families

Harry and Shirley Sohon

Tom,Gloria & T-J Reifsnyder

June 5, 2014

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Doris & Roger Davis

June 5, 2014

Joani, I smile remembering back to when Walter first invited us to a party. He wanted us to meet you, and be a part of the "puppies" birthdays. We had a good time then and years later. Those times will always be cherished. Our hearts are with you.

Doris & Roger Davis

June 5, 2014

Enjoyed working with Walter at Leffler's; he was always adding humor to the conversations at work and at the family gatherings we were invited to.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Michael, Michelle and family.

Eileen & Craig Matz

June 5, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

TERRI RAIHL

June 4, 2014

Will miss you very much Walter...you were very special to me....love you <3

Melvin &Janel &kids merritts

June 4, 2014

Thinking of you guys tell his family we are so sorry. He was one of a kind he treaded us like family you do not find many like that.

Gary & Tammy Schaner

June 4, 2014

So sorry to hear. Prayers for the family.

Kathy Sawyer

June 4, 2014

I'm so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to everyone.

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