Walter E. Kostenbader Jr.

Walter E. Kostenbader, Jr.
Walter E. Kostenbader, Jr., 79, of Nazareth- Bushkill Twsp, PA., died Tuesday, January 11, 2011, at St. Lukes Hospital in Fountain Hill, PA. He was the husband of Margaret I. (Ruloff), together they celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary this past December 24, 2010. Born in Moorestown, PA. he was the son of the late Walter, Sr. and Arlene (Buskirk) Kostenbader. Walter was employed as the National Accounts Manager for Varian Associates of Florham Park, NJ for over 20 years before retiring and returning to the area in 1993. He was a 1958 graduate of Lafayette College earning a B/A in Geology. He continued his graduate work in Geology at Lehigh University finishing in 1960. He was a member of Schoeneck Moravian Church, Bushkin Twsp. He was a member of Rotary in Madison, NJ. Then joining the Nazareth Rotary in 1996, and served as president from 2002-2003. He was a Paul Harris Award recipient. He was active with all facets of Rotary giving much time to the whole organization, but his main focus was as Chairman of membership with his Get Your Ask In Gear Slogan, and his Fireside Chats at his home he turned many of new perspectives into members. He served his country as a Corporal in the Army during the Korean War. He enjoyed travel, golf, and meeting and getting to know others. Survivors: Surviving along with his wife Margaret are a son, Kurt W. Kostenbader wife Diane of Bayonne, NJ; a daughter, Kay M. wf. of Phillip Joseph of Sussex, NJ; one sister, Mrs. Betty Rinker of Palmer Twsp., PA; two grandchildren, Emma and Marc Kostenbader. Services: Scheduled for 5 p.m. Sunday, January 16, 2011 at Schoeneck Moravian Church, 316 N. Broad St. Extension Nazareth, PA. 18064, where the family will receive friends from 2:30 - 5 p.m prior to the services in the church. Arrangements are being handled by Bartholomew-SchisIer Funeral Home, 211 East Center Street, Nazareth, PA. 18067. Rev. Terry L. Folk will officiate. Interment will be held 11 a.m. Monday January 17, 2011 at Schoeneck Moravian Cemetery in Nazareth, PA. Contributions: May be made to the Church Memorial fund or the Nazareth Rotary Club both. C/0 the funeral home.On-line condolences may be offered to the family at www.schislerfuneralhomes.com