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Francis Walton Obituary
Born Sept. 30, 1933 in Alexandria, Virginia, he was a son of the late Cecilia Lanigan Walton Zettle.
He was employed as a Pennsylvania State Trooper. He retired as Lieutenant in 1993 following 35 years of service. He was also a graduate of the FBI National Academy.
He was a member of St. Andrew Roman Catholic Church in Butler where he served as a Lector. He was a recipient of the Manifestation of the Kingdom Award and was a member of the Pennsylvania State Police F.O.P. He was a lifetime member of the Elks Lodge, #170, the Moose and the Knights of Columbus in Butler.
He enjoyed hunting at his camp in Emporium and especially enjoyed spending time with his family and his grandchildren.
He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War.
Surviving is his wife, Mitzie Robbins Walton, whom he married May 20, 1961; two daughters, Linda (Ted) Nisbett of South Carolina and Kathy (C.D.) Coll of Bridgeville; one son, Gregory (Deborah) Walton of Cranberry Township; nine grandchildren, Ted, Heidi and Allyson Nisbett, Anne, Zoe and Francis Walton, Cecilia, Megan and Maggie Coll; one sister, Eileen (Homi) Cooper of Florida; two brothers, Terrence (Marge) Walton of Texas and Elmer (Elizabeth) Zettle of Florida; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by a son, Christopher Walton; a brother, James Zettle; and a brother-in-law, Edgar Damico.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Francis W. Walton will be celebrated Monday, April 23 at 10:30 a.m. from St. Andrew Roman Catholic Church, 1660 N. Main St., Butler. The Rev. Nicholas Argentieri, pastor, will officiate. Private interment will he held Tuesday, April 24 at the Morningside Cemetery in DuBois.
Friends will be received at the Geibel Funeral Home, 201 E. Cunningham St., Butler, Pa. 16001 from 1-3 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Sunday, April 22. A F.O.P. service will be held at the funeral home during Sunday night visitation.
Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Research Foundation, 3152 Little Rd., Suite 146 Trinity, Fla. 34655.
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Kathie Muth
November 20, 2019
Lt. Walton was my Sgt. when I worked as PCO1 at the Ridgway Barracks. He was a friend and co-worker that was competent and calm. He was just a really nice to spend a working day with. I hope they serve hard-boiled eggs in heaven as he sure ate his share of them in his life on earth!!!
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Tom Berryhill
April 22, 2018
I met Frank in the mid sixties when we were stationed at the Uniontown barracks. . We both graduated from the old PA. State Police Training School, Hershey, Pa in 1957. I kept in touch as we progressed thru the ranks. We both were promoted to lieutenant in 1976. Frank retired after 35 years and me after 39. I was proud to call him my friend. Semper Fidelis.
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