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Walter J. Theisen

1924 - 2023

BORN

1924

DIED

2023

FUNERAL HOME

Pacer Funeral Home, Inc.

2275 George Urban Blvd.

Depew, New York

Walter Theisen Obituary

Theisen, Walter J.

Oct. 7, 1924 - Nov. 13, 2023

Beloved husband of the late Ruth (nee Hartinger); dear father of Cathy (Bruce) Zgoda, Timothy (Kevin Lang), Christine (James) Smerecak, and Kurt (Susan); loving grandfather of eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; brother of Gerald (late Ethel), and late Rita (late Norbert) Snyder; also survived by nieces and a nephew. Mass of Christian Burial at Queen of Martyrs Church, 180 George Urban Blvd., Cheektowaga, Wednesday 11 AM. No prior visitation. Walter was a proud U.S. Army Veteran and POW who served in France and Germany. His greatest joy was spending time with his family. Online condolences at www.PACERFUNERALHOME.com

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Published by Buffalo News on Nov. 19, 2023.

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Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m.

Queen of Martyrs Church

180 George Urban Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY

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Pacer Funeral Home, Inc.

2275 George Urban Blvd., Depew, NY 14043

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