OBIT: Eugene "Gene" WALTER, 2004, Jennerstown, Somerset County, PA
  
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  EUGENE "GENE" WALTER
  
  Eugene "Gene" Walter, 90, Stoughton Lake, Jennerstown, died April 15,
  2004, at UPMC Lee Regional Hospital.  Born Aug. 16, 1918, in Jenner
  Township, Somerset County, son of John and Emma (Smucker) Walter.
  Preceded in death by parents; and wife of 53 years, former Florence
  M. Manges, on Jan. 10, 1991.  Survived by sons, Jack, married to Carol
  Williams, Johnstown, Paul, married to Bonnie Jester, Dayton, Ohio, and
  Mark, Stoughton Lake; granddaughters, Beth married to John Hoffman,
  and Dr. Heidi, married to Dr. Wayne Wallace; grandsons, Joel and
  Matthew Walter; great-grandchildren, Kevin, Jenny and Jade Wallace
  and Camerone and Braden Hoffman; sister, Ruth, widow of Bill Ball,
  Greensburg; several nieces and nephews and other relatives.  Member of
  Jenner Grace Brethren Church and Gideons International (Somerset
  Camp).  Co-owned and operated the former B & W Hardware, Boswell, for
  28 years. Since 1967, operated Sliding Rock Golf Course, west of
  Jennerstown.  Served in U.S. Navy during World War II and was the
  oldest living member of Boswell Post 461, American Legion, having
  been a member over 56 years.  In 1956, along with his father, helped
  establish the former Community National Bank in Boswell, now known as
  First National Bank.  Co-founder of Somerset County Housing Authority
  in 1959 and served continuously on the board of directors and as
  chairman until his death.  Along with the late Edward Swearman helped
  create affordable housing in the area with Stadium Terrace, Windber,
  in 1962 and Kircher Place and Boswell Heights, Boswell, in 1962 and
  1982 respectively.  Worked with Peoples Gas Company to help establish
  service in Boswell beginning in 1973.  Was an avid outdoorsman and
  golfer; a fun-loving person who enjoyed conversation and was devoted
  to his family.  Cited his most important religious experience as the
  day he became a true believer in Jesus Christ.  Friends received from
  2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday and from 10 a.m. until noon Sunday at
  Hoffman Funeral Home, Main Street, Boswell.  Visitation also from 1
  p.m. until the time of service at 2 p.m. Sunday at Jenner Grace
  Brethren Church.  The Rev. Shawn Ostrander officiating.  Interment,
  Jenner Crossroads Cemetery.  No viewing in church.  Graveside military
  rite in charge of Menoher Post 155 VFW Ritual Team.  In lieu of
  flowers, memorials may be given to Gideons International, Box 31
  Friedens, Pa. 15541.
  
  04/16/2004  Daily American