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Walter Spaelti Obituary

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.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Dec. 28 to Dec. 30, 2012.

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Sandy & Don Berry

December 30, 2012

Walt, we were so glad we got to know you & spent Thanksgiving with you just a few weeks ago. You were sharp as a tack at 95.

You have wonderful children, Eileen being one of my best friends & so glad I got to meet them as well.

It was fun sharing old Wells Fargo stories with you about my grandpa. We'll miss you.

Sandy & Don Berry

Dave Aro

December 30, 2012

My condolences to the family.

Mr. Spaelti was good to us Boy Scouts back in the 60's and I remember him for helping us with his charity and his business skills passed on to us kids. I got advice on my first car loan when I had graduated high school from him as well. Thanks for that.

It was a little thing for him but a big deal for me and I am grateful for the time he took.

RIP sir.

Dave Longa

December 30, 2012

A gentleman and he liked to get together with his friends to talk baseball. He will be deeply missed and our prayers and condolences to his family.

Family gathering in Reno

December 30, 2012

Walt & his granddaughter

December 30, 2012

mercedes carolla

December 30, 2012

To the family and the beautiful legacy may peace surround you as u grieve..deepest sympathy

Josie Incaviglia

December 30, 2012

You will be missed.. Great Grandpa.. Rest In Peace....

I WILL MISS YOU GRANDPA

Jennifer Spaelti-Incaviglia

December 30, 2012

I will miss you Grandpa and all the loving memories I carry with me in my heart. You on 40th avenue and our Sunday dinners together with daddy and the pot roast Grandma always made. The memories of you and dad and the whole family will never leave me. I love you... Your Grandaughter

Pat and Pat Callahan

December 30, 2012

Dear Jim,Natalie and Family,
Sorry to hear about your Dad's death. Remember meeting him when your Mom died when we picked up Natalia. Will keep you in our prayers. Love, The Pats' Callahan

Laurel Spaelti-O'brien

December 30, 2012

I love you Dad, Laurel

Laurel Spaelti-O'Brien

December 30, 2012

I love you Dad, Laurel

December 29, 2012

I hope Walt's family know how much we love them and offer them our support at this time. May he rest in peace with Kay and Steve.

Carol Atkinson

December 29, 2012

My sympathies to Walt's family. Walt was a good friend and neighbor to my family for many years.

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