In Memory Of
Walter R. Meyer
1939
2020
Walter R. Meyer
September 13, 1939 — November 7, 2020
Slingerlands-
Walter R. Meyer, 81, of Slingerlands, passed away peacefully at St. Peter's Hospital Tuesday November 17, 2020 after a period of declining health.
Born in Poughkeepsie, he was the son of the late Herman H. and Margaret (Lemke) Meyer.
He spent most of his childhood years in Pearl River NY. After high school Walt enlisted in the Army, serving in Germany from 1960-1962, receiving an Honorable Discharge.
Walt graduated from the Bergen County Police Academy, working as a police officer while pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice. Following that, he joined the Federal government as a special agent in the Treasury Dept., where he spent time in different agencies, primarily ATF, Secret Service and US Customs. He retired after 20 years and continued his career with the NYS Thruway Authority as a senior investigator until 2006.
While not particularly athletic, in his earlier years he enjoyed fishing, boating and driving fast cars. He loved making (and eating) cheesecakes, and gifting any and all of those he appreciated with boxes of cookies (you know who you are!). In his younger days, he was known for hosting huge cookouts for friends and neighbors, playing grill master and providing enough clams to feed an army! His turkey stuffing was a requirement at every family Thanksgiving feast. Whatever Walt did, he did it big!
He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Patricia (Kirchner) Meyer, two adored children, Barbara (Kenneth) Lake and Christopher (Lenita) Meyer, 3 cherished grandchildren, Ryan (Julia) Lake, Hannah (Dan Ward) Lake, Derek (Miriam Salguero) Lake, beloved brother John (Maria) Millard, as well as several brother and sister in laws, nieces, nephews, cousins and their families, and treasured friend and breakfast buddy, John McCarthy.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Walt's name may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, Shriners Hospital for Children, or a charity of your choice.
Please see Newcomeralbany.com for more info and updates on service.
A service will be held on September 14th at 12:30 at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Nation Cemetery, 200 Duell Road, Schuylerville NY
Walter R. Meyer, 81, of Slingerlands, passed away peacefully at St. Peter's Hospital Tuesday November 17, 2020 after a period of declining health.
Born in Poughkeepsie, he was the son of the late Herman H. and Margaret (Lemke) Meyer.
He spent most of his childhood years in Pearl River NY. After high school Walt enlisted in the Army, serving in Germany from 1960-1962, receiving an Honorable Discharge.
Walt graduated from the Bergen County Police Academy, working as a police officer while pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice. Following that, he joined the Federal government as a special agent in the Treasury Dept., where he spent time in different agencies, primarily ATF, Secret Service and US Customs. He retired after 20 years and continued his career with the NYS Thruway Authority as a senior investigator until 2006.
While not particularly athletic, in his earlier years he enjoyed fishing, boating and driving fast cars. He loved making (and eating) cheesecakes, and gifting any and all of those he appreciated with boxes of cookies (you know who you are!). In his younger days, he was known for hosting huge cookouts for friends and neighbors, playing grill master and providing enough clams to feed an army! His turkey stuffing was a requirement at every family Thanksgiving feast. Whatever Walt did, he did it big!
He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Patricia (Kirchner) Meyer, two adored children, Barbara (Kenneth) Lake and Christopher (Lenita) Meyer, 3 cherished grandchildren, Ryan (Julia) Lake, Hannah (Dan Ward) Lake, Derek (Miriam Salguero) Lake, beloved brother John (Maria) Millard, as well as several brother and sister in laws, nieces, nephews, cousins and their families, and treasured friend and breakfast buddy, John McCarthy.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Walt's name may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, Shriners Hospital for Children, or a charity of your choice.
Please see Newcomeralbany.com for more info and updates on service.
A service will be held on September 14th at 12:30 at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Nation Cemetery, 200 Duell Road, Schuylerville NY
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