Walter Spaelti

Walter Spaelti passed peacefully at age 95 on Monday, December 17, 2012 in Gardnerville, NV. Born in San Francisco, December 15, 1917. Graduated Balboa High School, class of 1934. Walt attended the University of California, Berkeley where he graduated from the American Institute of Banking. He was in the Army Air Corps from 1941-1945.
Walter was a past President of the Sunset Lions Club, past President of the San Francisco Old Timers Baseball Association, member of the S.F. MUNI Board, the Olympic Club, and the Harding Park Golf Club. He retired as a Vice President of Wells Fargo Bank, after 44 years of banking.
Walter was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Kathryn (Kay), and son Stephen. Walter is survived by his children Eileen, Laurel, and James. He is also survived by his sister Audrey, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was sharp to the very end. Two days after enjoying his 95th birthday, during his last few hours, as frustration mounted, his eldest daughter suggested: "Dad, just pray to Mom to come take you by the hand." He replied, "that's a good idea." A short time later, while sitting in his favorite chair, Walt's final words were, "I think I can go now" and he was gone. On his tombstone shall read "Old Banker, never lost interest."
Interment will be January 9, 2:30pm at Sacramento Valley VA National Cemetery, Midway Exit Hwy 80, 5810 Midway Rd, Dixon, CA. Reception in Pinole to follow.