His mother was the niece of my great grandpa, and this gent was one of my favorite people met in my genealogical travels. The only surviving member of his Romberger generation, Walt was funny, insightful and willing to share what he knew about his family. He had memories and stories about people no one else had known personally.
It was my pleasure to invite Walt and his wife Kathy to the large Romberger Reunion, and meet him in person. Not only did Walt walk away with a copy of our iconic book "Finding Our Roots in Bavaria" because of being the oldest attendee, but when it was time for us to sing "My Country 'Tis of Thee" and I requested an accompanist, Walt fairly leapt to the piano and did a lovely job. I feel so blessed to have known him, and to have gained some of his beautiful family knowledge.
Walter F. Albee of Newtown, formerly of Levittown, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2015.
At 96, Walt won several battles with cancer, but in the end lost the war.
Born in Philadelphia and raised in Harrisburg and Middletown, he had a natural artistic talent. Because of this ability he became a draftsman and topographer while serving in the U.S. Army during World War II. While in the Aleutian Islands he earned his sergeant stripes, a Bronze Star and a Good Conduct Medal, among several other awards.
He married Dorothy McElrath two weeks before his tour of duty. After the war, Walt and Dot had a son, Walter Jr. and moved to Bucks County in 1956.
Walt continued using his talents and became the manager of the Photogrametric and Geophysical Map Finishing Department for Aero Services Company, mapping the Pennsylvania turnpike, Levittown, the Newtown bypass and Cuba, among other projects.
After he retired from Aero Services, he sold swimming pools and pool tables for various local merchants. He developed a name for himself by repairing pool cues and demonstrating different playing techniques.
After losing Dot in 2000, he retired a second time and took it easy for a while. In 2008, at the age of 89, he met and married his second wife, Kathleen Sozio of Levittown. Together they worked as night managers at Gloria Dei Plaza in Newtown until his final retirement.
Walt was the oldest of five children and was preceded in death by all of his siblings, as well as his parents, Walter E. and Mary F. Albee.
He was known for his dapper appearance with his always polished shoes, creased slacks and matching, pressed shirts and ties.
His renowned sense of humor was what initially attracted Kathy to him. He also had a hobby of creating scenery for N gauge model trains and gave several sets away. His artistic talents reemerged when he built mountains out of paper bags, buildings from card stock and forest trees from artificial Christmas wreaths. He always added a token signature building of an occupied outhouse to each set he built. Just his dry sense of humor coming out again!
Walt was so very proud of his son and every one of his nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He also grew to love and become proud of his extended family that Kathy added to their marriage of four sons and seven more grandchildren. Along with his family, spouses and friends will also have an empty place in their hearts where the bright light of Walt used to be.
There was a Memorial Celebration at 2 p.m., on June 19, at Gloria Dei Plaza, 460 S. State St., Newtown, Pa. 18940, for all friends and family, with a reception following.
In lieu of flowers, donations were suggested to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675. Beck Givnish Funeral Home, Levittown handled arrangements.
(Doctors found he had abdominal cancer in January, diagnosed it definitively in February, and gave him about six months, but he knew and said his time would not be that long.)
It was my pleasure to invite Walt and his wife Kathy to the large Romberger Reunion, and meet him in person. Not only did Walt walk away with a copy of our iconic book "Finding Our Roots in Bavaria" because of being the oldest attendee, but when it was time for us to sing "My Country 'Tis of Thee" and I requested an accompanist, Walt fairly leapt to the piano and did a lovely job. I feel so blessed to have known him, and to have gained some of his beautiful family knowledge.
Walter F. Albee of Newtown, formerly of Levittown, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2015.
At 96, Walt won several battles with cancer, but in the end lost the war.
Born in Philadelphia and raised in Harrisburg and Middletown, he had a natural artistic talent. Because of this ability he became a draftsman and topographer while serving in the U.S. Army during World War II. While in the Aleutian Islands he earned his sergeant stripes, a Bronze Star and a Good Conduct Medal, among several other awards.
He married Dorothy McElrath two weeks before his tour of duty. After the war, Walt and Dot had a son, Walter Jr. and moved to Bucks County in 1956.
Walt continued using his talents and became the manager of the Photogrametric and Geophysical Map Finishing Department for Aero Services Company, mapping the Pennsylvania turnpike, Levittown, the Newtown bypass and Cuba, among other projects.
After he retired from Aero Services, he sold swimming pools and pool tables for various local merchants. He developed a name for himself by repairing pool cues and demonstrating different playing techniques.
After losing Dot in 2000, he retired a second time and took it easy for a while. In 2008, at the age of 89, he met and married his second wife, Kathleen Sozio of Levittown. Together they worked as night managers at Gloria Dei Plaza in Newtown until his final retirement.
Walt was the oldest of five children and was preceded in death by all of his siblings, as well as his parents, Walter E. and Mary F. Albee.
He was known for his dapper appearance with his always polished shoes, creased slacks and matching, pressed shirts and ties.
His renowned sense of humor was what initially attracted Kathy to him. He also had a hobby of creating scenery for N gauge model trains and gave several sets away. His artistic talents reemerged when he built mountains out of paper bags, buildings from card stock and forest trees from artificial Christmas wreaths. He always added a token signature building of an occupied outhouse to each set he built. Just his dry sense of humor coming out again!
Walt was so very proud of his son and every one of his nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He also grew to love and become proud of his extended family that Kathy added to their marriage of four sons and seven more grandchildren. Along with his family, spouses and friends will also have an empty place in their hearts where the bright light of Walt used to be.
There was a Memorial Celebration at 2 p.m., on June 19, at Gloria Dei Plaza, 460 S. State St., Newtown, Pa. 18940, for all friends and family, with a reception following.
In lieu of flowers, donations were suggested to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675. Beck Givnish Funeral Home, Levittown handled arrangements.
(Doctors found he had abdominal cancer in January, diagnosed it definitively in February, and gave him about six months, but he knew and said his time would not be that long.)
His mother was the niece of my great grandpa, and this gent was one of my favorite people met in my genealogical travels. The only surviving member of his Romberger generation, Walt was funny, insightful and willing to share what he knew about his family. He had memories and stories about people no one else had known personally.
It was my pleasure to invite Walt and his wife Kathy to the large Romberger Reunion, and meet him in person. Not only did Walt walk away with a copy of our iconic book "Finding Our Roots in Bavaria" because of being the oldest attendee, but when it was time for us to sing "My Country 'Tis of Thee" and I requested an accompanist, Walt fairly leapt to the piano and did a lovely job. I feel so blessed to have known him, and to have gained some of his beautiful family knowledge.
Walter F. Albee of Newtown, formerly of Levittown, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2015.
At 96, Walt won several battles with cancer, but in the end lost the war.
Born in Philadelphia and raised in Harrisburg and Middletown, he had a natural artistic talent. Because of this ability he became a draftsman and topographer while serving in the U.S. Army during World War II. While in the Aleutian Islands he earned his sergeant stripes, a Bronze Star and a Good Conduct Medal, among several other awards.
He married Dorothy McElrath two weeks before his tour of duty. After the war, Walt and Dot had a son, Walter Jr. and moved to Bucks County in 1956.
Walt continued using his talents and became the manager of the Photogrametric and Geophysical Map Finishing Department for Aero Services Company, mapping the Pennsylvania turnpike, Levittown, the Newtown bypass and Cuba, among other projects.
After he retired from Aero Services, he sold swimming pools and pool tables for various local merchants. He developed a name for himself by repairing pool cues and demonstrating different playing techniques.
After losing Dot in 2000, he retired a second time and took it easy for a while. In 2008, at the age of 89, he met and married his second wife, Kathleen Sozio of Levittown. Together they worked as night managers at Gloria Dei Plaza in Newtown until his final retirement.
Walt was the oldest of five children and was preceded in death by all of his siblings, as well as his parents, Walter E. and Mary F. Albee.
He was known for his dapper appearance with his always polished shoes, creased slacks and matching, pressed shirts and ties.
His renowned sense of humor was what initially attracted Kathy to him. He also had a hobby of creating scenery for N gauge model trains and gave several sets away. His artistic talents reemerged when he built mountains out of paper bags, buildings from card stock and forest trees from artificial Christmas wreaths. He always added a token signature building of an occupied outhouse to each set he built. Just his dry sense of humor coming out again!
Walt was so very proud of his son and every one of his nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He also grew to love and become proud of his extended family that Kathy added to their marriage of four sons and seven more grandchildren. Along with his family, spouses and friends will also have an empty place in their hearts where the bright light of Walt used to be.
There was a Memorial Celebration at 2 p.m., on June 19, at Gloria Dei Plaza, 460 S. State St., Newtown, Pa. 18940, for all friends and family, with a reception following.
In lieu of flowers, donations were suggested to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675. Beck Givnish Funeral Home, Levittown handled arrangements.
(Doctors found he had abdominal cancer in January, diagnosed it definitively in February, and gave him about six months, but he knew and said his time would not be that long.)
It was my pleasure to invite Walt and his wife Kathy to the large Romberger Reunion, and meet him in person. Not only did Walt walk away with a copy of our iconic book "Finding Our Roots in Bavaria" because of being the oldest attendee, but when it was time for us to sing "My Country 'Tis of Thee" and I requested an accompanist, Walt fairly leapt to the piano and did a lovely job. I feel so blessed to have known him, and to have gained some of his beautiful family knowledge.
Walter F. Albee of Newtown, formerly of Levittown, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2015.
At 96, Walt won several battles with cancer, but in the end lost the war.
Born in Philadelphia and raised in Harrisburg and Middletown, he had a natural artistic talent. Because of this ability he became a draftsman and topographer while serving in the U.S. Army during World War II. While in the Aleutian Islands he earned his sergeant stripes, a Bronze Star and a Good Conduct Medal, among several other awards.
He married Dorothy McElrath two weeks before his tour of duty. After the war, Walt and Dot had a son, Walter Jr. and moved to Bucks County in 1956.
Walt continued using his talents and became the manager of the Photogrametric and Geophysical Map Finishing Department for Aero Services Company, mapping the Pennsylvania turnpike, Levittown, the Newtown bypass and Cuba, among other projects.
After he retired from Aero Services, he sold swimming pools and pool tables for various local merchants. He developed a name for himself by repairing pool cues and demonstrating different playing techniques.
After losing Dot in 2000, he retired a second time and took it easy for a while. In 2008, at the age of 89, he met and married his second wife, Kathleen Sozio of Levittown. Together they worked as night managers at Gloria Dei Plaza in Newtown until his final retirement.
Walt was the oldest of five children and was preceded in death by all of his siblings, as well as his parents, Walter E. and Mary F. Albee.
He was known for his dapper appearance with his always polished shoes, creased slacks and matching, pressed shirts and ties.
His renowned sense of humor was what initially attracted Kathy to him. He also had a hobby of creating scenery for N gauge model trains and gave several sets away. His artistic talents reemerged when he built mountains out of paper bags, buildings from card stock and forest trees from artificial Christmas wreaths. He always added a token signature building of an occupied outhouse to each set he built. Just his dry sense of humor coming out again!
Walt was so very proud of his son and every one of his nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He also grew to love and become proud of his extended family that Kathy added to their marriage of four sons and seven more grandchildren. Along with his family, spouses and friends will also have an empty place in their hearts where the bright light of Walt used to be.
There was a Memorial Celebration at 2 p.m., on June 19, at Gloria Dei Plaza, 460 S. State St., Newtown, Pa. 18940, for all friends and family, with a reception following.
In lieu of flowers, donations were suggested to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675. Beck Givnish Funeral Home, Levittown handled arrangements.
(Doctors found he had abdominal cancer in January, diagnosed it definitively in February, and gave him about six months, but he knew and said his time would not be that long.)
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