Walter Franklin Lawrence

Walter F. Lawrence, Jr., 80, of Leesport, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2019, at Reading Hospital, with his loving wife Marites (Aoanan) Lawrence by his side. Born in his Leesport home, Walter was a son of the late Esther (Dell) and Walter F. Lawrence, Sr.

He graduated from Schuylkill Valley High School and joined the US Army, serving in Germany. He then worked in the plant at Brenntag Northeast, before retiring. Walter loved to hunt and enjoyed traveling throughout the United States on hunting trips. He also was very fond of his hunting dogs, especially Arkie, at home.

In addition to his wife, Walter is survived by a sister, Carolann, West Reading, sister-in-law Leony Wessner, wife of Robert, Pennside, and a nephew Brandon Wessner. He was predeceased by a brother William, husband of Joyce.

A graveside service for Walter will held at 10:00am at Leesport Cemetery on Monday, April 22, 2019.

Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc., West Reading, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be recorded at www.kuhnfuneralhomes.com.