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A life long learner, Walt's extensive education began at Frankford HS and included Yale University's Chinese Language School and NSA's Russian Language Program. At Temple University, he earned a BA in Anthropology and Archaeology and a Masters' Degree in Education.
His careers included: Chinese and Russian interpreter for NSA; Social Studies teacher at Abington HS; Archaeologist at sites in Minuteman National Park (MA), Czechoslovakia, Belarus, and the Champlain Site (Maine/Canada). He was a Professor of Archaeology & Anthropology at Muhlenberg College, Moravian College, & Lafayette College; He created, directed, & taught the Gifted Program for Southern Lehigh SD from which he retired in 2006.
Walt received recognition for outstanding teaching from many organizations including NASA's Teacher in Space Program and as a Christina McAuliffe Institute Scholar. He enjoyed worldwide travel, birds, photography, and volunteering for numerous animal rescues.
Walt is survived by wife, Janet (nee Besz); daughter, Shana Lynn Tremer; grandchildren Joshua Perry, Johanna Perry, and Josephina Perry; three sisters, several nieces and nephews, and countless, dear friends worldwide.
Services: A public visitation will be held on Saturday June 5, 2021 from 10:30 am until noon at Norcross Weber Funeral Home in Coopersburg, PA. A brief Private Service will be held after which the public is invited to attend the burial at Chestnut Hill Church Cemetery in Coopersburg. In Lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: americanhumane.org, janegoodall.org, or lastchanceranch.org.
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Gretchen Kelly
June 17, 2021
Mr. Tremer was the most memorable and inspiring teacher I ever had. I have thought of him many times over the years: like whenever I am able to read something in Russian; when I was excavating a tomb in Egypt and when my son was studying Chinese language in elementary school. I’ve proudly told my kids about his experience as Pennsylvania’s representative for the teacher in space program - so many times that they are probably tired of hearing about it every time there is a space launch! Now that I am a parent, I realize how lucky I was to have a teacher who gave us such enriching experiences like: working with TRS-80 computers way back in the early 80s; the time our gifted class wrote and filmed our own movie; making and launching our own rockets and meeting new friends from a different country (Belarus). I am so sorry to hear that Mr. Tremer is gone, but he will NEVER be forgotten and his legacy will live in generations of students to come! My sincere condolences to his family and friends!
Amilyn Lanning
June 5, 2021
When this crazy school year started, Mr. Tremer sent a note for me to share with my kids. It was 5 great points of advice about how to live your best life and to keep learning. It’s advice we will keep near and dear to our hearts, and words I hope they share with their kids. He said:
“1 – Always be YOU. My mother always said “Unto your own self be true...”. YOU are really the only person that knows what you, your heart and mind are made of. YOU are YOU.
2 – Always be ready to share that heart and mind with others, and always see what is in THEIR heart and mind.
3 – The world out there is a wonderful, fascinating place. Always have your eyes open to everything. There are millions of wonders that will make your heart dance.
4 – Always be kind. From petting a puppy, to hugging a crying friend, to loving your mother, to helping a stranger...always be kind.
5 – Enjoy life, it is what YOUR heart and soul will make it.
Good luck in your studies... there are a lot of neat things to learn!!! Did you know that the hummingbird is the only bird that can fly backwards? That's neat!”
He will be missed, but Shana reminded us today that he’s still with us: in the sky, the stars, the trees. I’m so thankful to have reconnected with him as an adult, and grateful he made me feel important when in HS.
Deepest condolences to Janet, Shana, and all who loved him from the entire Lanning-Minett family: Ami, Val, Lilly, Jayla and Zaiden
Francesca Panebianco
June 5, 2021
Jan, Shana and family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. My parents and I were saddened to hear about Walt’s passing and remembered him as a great person. Take comfort in all the wonderful memories.
Laurie Sanii
June 4, 2021
I am so sorry to hear about Walt's passing. Although I didn't know him, he sounds like he was a wonderful person who was loved by many. My condolences to Janet and the rest of the family.
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Laurie Sanii
June 4, 2021
I am so sorry to hear about Walt's passing. Although I didn't know him, he sounds like he was a wonderful person who was loved by many. My condolences to Janet and the rest of the family.
Sue Ellen Darnell Ellis
June 4, 2021
Thinking of all of you dear to Walt and sending my heartfelt sympathies. Walt was special to those of us in the Class of 51L NASA Teacher in Space Program snd remain in our hearts too. Sincerely, Sue Ellen Darnell Ellis, Kentucky
Sandra K Stufflet
June 4, 2021
Our family remembers you fondly especially for the support of all the ice skaters in the Valley. An exceptional person always present with kindness and humor. We are saddened by the loss all of us are experiencing. The Stufflets, Kenny, Sandy, Lisa and Mike
Tori Cimo
June 3, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss - I was one of the 44 students who went on the Soviet Union trip in 1988 - I cherish the memories of that trip and actually became a history teacher. I remember Mr. Tremer as a kind teacher who worked to include everyone.
Janene Chidiac
June 2, 2021
Jan & Shana,
I'm so sorry to hear of Walt's passing. May you find comfort with family & friends in the days ahead.
My sincere sympathy.
Janene Chidiac
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