Walter Fritz Weinmann entered into Eternal Rest at Meadow Lakes, Hightstown, New Jersey on Wednesday, July 12, 2017. Prior to his passing he was a resident of Clearbrook, Monroe Twp and East Brunswick, NJ.
Walter was born December 21, 1923 in Stapleton, Staten Island, NY to Leonhard and Bertha (Heinemann) Weinmann. He graduated from McKee C.T.E. High School and entered into the US Navy in 1943. Assigned to the U.S.S. Bataan, Walter served as an Aviation Machinists Mate in the South Pacific during WWII until discharge in 1946. In 1948 Walter married Evelyn Bartels, who preceded him in death in 1998. Walter worked as a Sales Branch Manager for Swift & Co. Premium Meats for 35 years on Long Island, Newburgh, West Harlem, NY, New Brunswick and Union, NJ. He was active in the West Washington Meat Market Mens Club of NYC, New Windsor, NY Little League, Vails Gate, NY Boy
Scouts and as an avid golfer, working at Forsgate Country Club in his retirement years.
Walter is survived by his daughter, Nancy Weinmann of Fort Myers, FL, son, Robert (Elizabeth) Weinmann of Woodland Park, NJ and daughter Beverly (Jack) Schmidt of Lock Haven, PA.
In addition to his parents and his wife he was preceded in death by his brother and wife, Leonard and Cecelia Weinmann, brother-in-law, Charles Bartels, niece, Barbara Weinmann and nephew Carlton Bartels.
Walter took great pride in manicuring his lawn and garden. It was extremely important to Walter that he visited his Navy shipmates at their Annual Reunions. Traveling was a must for Walter. He visited every continent except Antarctica and 48 of the 50 States.
A Memorial Service for Walter Weinmann will be held at Nativity Lutheran Church in East Brunswick on Monday, July 17, at 11 am. Burial will be private at the Brig. Gen. W.C. Doyle Memorial Cemetery. Flowers for the service will be provided. The family suggests Memorial Contributions to Nativity Lutheran Church, 552 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick, NJ 08816 or Forum Education Award Program, 300 Meadow Lakes, East Windsor, NJ 08520.
Arrangements are under the direction of Barlow & Zimmer Funeral Home, 202 Stockton St., Hightstown, NJ.
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