Glen Walrath

Glen Walrath, 91 of Kerrville, Texas, died June 11. He was born April 26, 1921, in Schenectady, N.Y., the son of Grace (Leonard) and Merrill Walrath. He married Charlotte Anderson in 1947, in Schenectady.

He is survived by his wife; sons, Stephen Walrath, and wife Nancy, of Sandy Hook, and John Walrath, and wife Wendy, of Schenectady; a sister, June Wheeler of Sumter, S.C.; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. A brother, Merrill, preceded him in death.

In his younger years, Mr Walrath worked as a radio personality for several radio stations in New York State. He loved to read, was very interested in music, and played the piano.

Mr Walrath was a veteran, having served in New Guinea with the Army during World War II. Upon his discharge, he completed his master’s degree and eventually became the department head of foreign languages at Niskayuna Central Schools in Schenectady. He taught French, Spanish, and Russian. He had also taught in other school systems in New York State.

No services will be held.

Condolences may be sent at www.grimesfuneralchapels.com.

Arrangements are entrusted to Grimes Funeral Chapels of Kerrville, Texas.

The Newtown Bee        June 15, 2012