Joseph W. Walde

Joseph W. Walde, age 90 of Gettysburg, passed away December 14, 2022 at the Gettysburg Center. He was born April 23, 1932 in Lykens, a son of the late Paul K. and Mary (Schmick) Walde.

Joseph was a US Army veteran, supervisor for Inland Container Corporation and also owned and operated Walde’s Motor Repair for over 40 years. He was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Catholic War Vets and Upper Adams Fish and Game. Joe was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed woodworking, building furniture, lights, tables, etc., forging, welding and riding his motorcycle. Joseph and his wife Shirley enjoyed putting lots of miles on his Harley-Davidson trike. Joe graduated from Biglerville High School where he was a standout running back and 100 meter dash athlete.

He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Shirley A. (Watson) Walde of Gettysburg; children, Diana Gulden and husband, David of Gettysburg, Greg Walde and wife, Elaine (Keller) of Gettysburg, Mark Walde and wife, Belinda (Hall) of Biglerville, Jody Walde-Stine and husband, George C. Stine Jr. of Biglerville and Nick Walde and fiancé, Rebecca Hansford of Gettysburg; 9 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; sister, Virginia Miller and husband, Jerry of Biglerville; brother-in-law, Robert Watson of Aspers and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Joe was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Jordan Walde; brother, Lawrence Walde and 2 nephews, John D. Miller and Steven Walde.

Professional services have been entrusted to Dugan Funeral Home, Inc., 111 S. Main Street Bendersville, where visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 21 from 10:00am until time of funeral service at 11:00am. Rev. Richard Reese will officiate. Joseph will be laid to rest at Oak Lawn Cemetery with military honors provided by the Adams County Allied Vets.

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