Walter Dean McKim Jr.

Walter Dean McKim Jr., 68, of Long Pond, formerly of Norwood, died Friday at his home in Long Pond. Born in Norwood on Nov. 26, 1933, he was the son of the late Walter D. McKim Sr. and Helen (Wolfgang) McKim. He graduated from Drexel University with honors. He was on the board of directors at Pocono International Raceway in Long Pond for the past 15 years. He was also the loan officer for the raceway and served as ambassador for Pocono International Raceway. He was vice president of First Pennsylvania Bank in Philadelphia. He was a very active member of the Boy Scouts of America, Philadelphia Council, and received the Silver Beaver award. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He is survived by three nieces, Donna, wife of Alfred L. Hammond III of Alachua, Fla., Rebecca Burns of Gainesville, Fla., and Natalie, wife of Edward Dyksterhouse of Alachua, Fla.; a nephew, Robert J. Burns and his wife Anne Margarette of Cheyenne, Wyo.; seven great nieces and great nephews. He was a close and dear friend of Dr. Joseph and Dr. Rose Mattioli. Their children and grandchildren affectionately called him "Uncle Walter." He was preceded in death by a sister, Miriam "Ann" Burns in 2001. Viewing will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10, at the Donald N. Gower Funeral Home, Route 209, Gilbert, with funeral services beginning at 6 p.m. with the Rev. Raymond Deviney officiating. Burial will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept., 14, in Forest Meadows Cemetery, Gainesville, Fla.