Walter R. Baer

1941 - 05

Walter R. Baer Sr., 74, of Washington Township, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2015, in West Haven Manor- Washington Township. Born May 15, 1941, in Pitt Gas, Pa., he was a son of the late Samuel Baer and Leona (Edwards) Baer. Walter lived in Washington Township for more than 50 years, and was a 1959 graduate of Jefferson Morgan High School. He worked as a technician for Alcoa for 36 years, retiring in 1998. Walter was a member of Apollo Free Methodist Church. He enjoyed golfing, hunting, fishing and taking care of his lawn. Walter especially loved spending time with his family and attending his grandchildren's sporting and social events. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Betty, Leona, Gladys and Samuel. Walter is survived by his wife of 53 years, Phyllis B. (Kunkle) Baer; children, Walt (Jennifer) Baer, of York, Samuel (Denise) Baer, of Elizabeth, Julie (Timothy) Blankenship, of Apollo; grandchildren, Walter, Colby, Lindsay, Olivia, Hannah, Abigail and Isabelle; great-granddaughter, Mackenzie; five siblings, Eleanor, Jean, Shirley, Patty and Janet; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14 in the CURRAN-SHAFFER FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORY INC., 100 Owens View Ave., Apollo. Additional visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, at the funeral home followed by the funeral services at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Forrest States and the Rev. Robert Neal officiating. Burial will follow in Vandergrift Cemetery, Vandergrift. To send an online condolence to the family, please visit www.curranfuneralhome.com.