Charles L. Walther

Charles is survived by his beloved wife of 70 years, Marianne Walther. He is survived by his sister, Linda Snavely and his brother, Lincoln Walther, both of Florida. He is predeceased by his two sons, Kurt Craig Walther and Jon Lawrence Walther. He is survived by his daughter Suzanne Bondra and her daughters Carla, Erika, Libby, Jenna, and Garianne. His loving daughter-in-law Bernadette Walther and her children Paul and Nicole. As well as his loving daughter-in-law Susan Jane Walther and her daughter Laura Elizabeth Walther. Along with 6 great grandchildren.

In his early years, Charles served in the U.S Army during WWII. He then returned home to marry his wife Marianne Bruch on April 13, 1947. He went on to study at New York University. Following that he began work for the New York Telephone Company until his retirement as an engineer. He and Marianne raised 3 children together, Suzanne Bondra, Kurt Craig and Jon Lawrence Walther.

After retirement, he and Marianne took great pride in volunteering their time at their youngest son’s tuxedo business, called The Monkey Suit Formal Wear in Mount Kisco. Charles and Jon crafted a southern colonial farmhouse in the Teatown area of Croton, on Journey’s End Rd.

Charles enjoyed spending time with family and attending church on Sundays. He was an avid member of the Peekskill Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed his retirement years by singing in the choir and performing solos on Sundays. He was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America, as well as the Free Masons.

He loved taking part in events and tours by volunteering for Teatown in Croton as well as being a volunteer Docent at Van Cortlandt Manor. His outstanding reputation in his community along with the legacy of his life will live on through the hearts of his family.

Visitation will be held on Thursday November 2, 2017 from 2-4pm and 7-9pm at Edward F. Carter Funeral Home located at 41 Grand St., Croton on Hudson, NY 10520.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, November 3, 2017 at the Peekskill Presbyterian Church located at 705 South St., Peekskill, NY 10566. There will be an hour for viewing at the church from 10-11am, followed by a service at 11am. Then a burial to follow at the Bethel Cemetery in Croton, located next to the Croton Free Library.