Walter Donald Leister, Sr., 87, of Gilbertsville, passed away February 28.
The son of the late Oliver and Dorothy Leister, he was married to Virginia M. Murphy until her death in 2011.
An all-around handyman, he spent his career as a crane operator with Superior Tube.
Walter is survived by two daughters, Diane Brinckman of Port Charlotte Florida and Barbara Bearde of Royersford; 3 grandsons; 3 granddaughters; 10 great-grandchildren; and 4 siblings. In addition to his parents and his wife, he is predeceased by a son, Walter Leister Jr.; a son-in-law, Raymond Brinckman II; a brother; and a sister.
A viewing will be held at 11:00AM on Tuesday March 6 at Ott Funeral Home, Boyertown, followed by a funeral service at 12:00PM. Interment will follow at Keelor’s Union Cemetery, Obelisk.
