Walter L. Sharrer

Walter L. Sharrer, 89, of Downingtown, passed away on Monday, September 30th, 2013 at the Tel Hai Nursing Home.  He was the widower of the late Dorothy E. (Eachus) Sharrer, who passed away in 2007 after they had shared 64 years of marriage together.

Born in McCartney, Pa., he was the son of the late Mary M. (Mashensic) and James Sharrer.

Walter served honorably in the US Army during WWII.

An area resident his entire life, he worked at the former Luken's Steel Co as a Millwright at Press and Form Products for 45 years, retiring in 1986.

Walter was a member of The Christiana American Legion, The Brandywine Goddard Lodge #383, the Brandywine Shire, the Coatesville Moose, Coatesville VFW, Downingtown VFW, Rajah Shrine, Scottish Rite and the Thorndale Fire House.

He is survived by his three children, Walter Leroy Sharrer, husband of Donna of Downingtown, William Howard Sharrer, husband of Denise of Wagontown, George Lee Sharrer, husband of Norma of Downingtown and son-in-law, Charles Sherrer of Thorndale; seven grandchildren; five step-grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

Walter was predeceased by his daughter Gloria Sharrer Sherrer; his brother, Roy L. Sharrer and his uncle, George Sharrer.

The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, October 4th, 2013 at 11 AM at the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St., Parkesburg, Pa, followed by interment in the Hephzibah Baptist Cemetery of East Fallowfield.  The viewing will be held from 10 until 10:45 AM at which time a Masonic Service will take place.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice & Community Care and mail to P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125.

Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com