Walter Henry Hafer1,2,3,4,5

M, (20 July 1889 - 10 July 1964)
     Walter Henry Hafer was born on 20 July 1889 at Woodward Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.3,6,7,1 He was the son of Cyrus Egelman Hafer and Jemima Paulhamus. Walter Henry Hafer married, at age 22, Margaret Elizabeth Roller, age 19, daughter of Daniel Roller and Annie Alice Smith, on Wednesday, 26 June 1912.8,9,4,5 Walter Henry Hafer died on 10 July 1964 at Woodward Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, at age 74 years, 11 months and 20 days.9,3,6,1 He was buried on 13 July 1964 in the Buchanan Baptist Church Cemetery, located in Old Lycoming Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. The funeral service was officiated by Reverend Robert Gehlbach.9,6,1
     Walter Henry Hafer was employed by the Armour Leather Company.9 Walter died from gangrene. He was a member of Maple Spring Evangelical United Brethren Church. He died on the farm that was the Roller homestead which now belongs to his youngest daughter Doris DeRemer. His obituary was published on 10 July 1964 in the local paper, printed in Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. His obituary stated:

     Walter H. Hafer, 75, of Linden R.D. 1, died at his home at 6 a.m. today, Friday, July 10, 1964.

     Mr. Hafer was a retired employee of the Armour Leather Co. He was a member of the Maple Springs Evangelical United Brethren Church.

     Surviving besides his wife, the former Margaret E. Roller, are four daughters, Mrs. James Sholder, Mrs. Paul R. Bower, Mrs. Wilbur Grove, Mrs. Frank DeRemer, all of Williamsport R.D. 2; two sons, Kenneth R., Williamsport R.D. 3, and Paul D., Linden R.D. 1; four brothers, Harry C., Linden R.D. 1; Hiram W., Williamsport R.D. 2; Frank, of this city, and Fred H., N.J. There are 16 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

     The funeral will be Knight's, 1912 Memorial Avenue, at 1:30 p.m. Monday, with the Rev. Robert B. Gehlbach officiating. Burial will be in the Buchanan Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. on Sunday.9 The Social Security Death Index gives the last residence of record for Walter as Pennsylvania.3

Children of Walter Henry Hafer and Margaret Elizabeth Roller

Last Edited=8 Oct 2022

Citations

  1. [S874] Memorial card from the funeral of Walter H. Hafer at Buchanan Cemetery. Knight Funeral Home, in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, 13 July 1964. The original was given to the author, on 1 June 1999 by Donna [Edler] Sayah. The original card came from Donna's mother Johanna [Weiss] Edler (1915-1999) and was a part of her collection of personal memorabilia that she had collected throughout her lifetime. Kevin Leonard Sholder, Dayton, Ohio, USA.
  2. [S1176] Richard M. Roller obituary, undated clipping from an unidentified newspaper presumably from a local paper in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, November 1965. The original article was from a scrapbook of personal memorabilia compiled by Johanna (Weiss) Edler (1915-1999) through out her life. Viewed in the home of her daughter Donna (Edler) Sayah on 1 June 1999, by Kevin Sholder. Donna Lee Edler, Montoursville, Pennsylvania, USA.
  3. [S151] Social Security Death Index, RootsWeb online, at http://ssdi.rootsweb.com (Baltimore, Maryland: U.S. Social Security Administration, January 2004 update). The SSDI component of RootsWeb online is drawn from the Social Security Death Benefits Index of the U.S. Social Security Administration. WALTER HAFER, birth listed as 20 Jul 1889, died listed as Jul 1964, issued in the State of Pennsylvania. Last residence Pennsylvania, last benefit (none specified). Accessed 27 Feb 2004.
  4. [S1298] Mrs. James Sholder obituary, undated clipping from an unidentified newspaper presumably from a local paper in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, November 1965. The original article was from a scrapbook of personal memorabilia compiled by Johanna (Weiss) Edler (1915-1999) through out her life. Viewed in the home of her daughter Donna (Edler) Sayah on 1 June 1999, by Kevin Sholder. Donna Lee Edler, Montoursville, Pennsylvania, USA.
  5. [S2825] "Doris A. (Hafer) DeRemer obituary," Knight-Confer Funeral Home, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, 19 September 2021, online archives (https://www.knightconfer.com/obituary/… : accessed 20 September 2021). Kevin Leonard Sholder, Dayton, Ohio, USA.
  6. [S190] Walter H. Hafer and Margaret E. (Roller) Hafer tombstone, Buchanan Baptist Church Cemetery, 3240 Grimesville Road, Williamsport, Pennsylvania; photographed by Kevin Sholder, in March 2002. An upright memorial tombstone made of granite and in excellent shape. It states surname Hafer, then Walter H. 1889 - 1964 and Margaret E. 1893 - 1983.
  7. [S840] "Diaries of Margaret Elizabeth (Roller) Hafer," (MS, 1936-1981; Lycoming County, Pennsylvania), the entry for 20 July 1941 states, "Nice, cool, we had a little party for Dad all here but Jimmie Grove. Dad and Mom here, Edna stayed all night, she went home on Monday.; unknown repository reference, unknown repository; unknown repository address. Hereinafter cited as "Diaries of Margaret Elizabeth (Roller) Hafer."
  8. [S840] "Diaries of Margaret Elizabeth (Roller) Hafer,", the entry for 26 June 1943 states, "Nice, we had a little party [Dorie indicated this was their anniversary.], the kiddies all here but Kens and Shorty. Pop and Mom here, we had dinner and supper."
  9. [S875] Walter H. Hafer obituary, undated clipping from an unidentified newspaper presumably from a local paper in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, 10 July 1964. The original article was from a scrapbook of personal memorabilia compiled by Lena (Hafer) Bower (1915-1998). Viewed at her home, RD #5 (now Bower Road), Williamsport, PA in September of 1993, by Kevin Sholder. The scrapbook that contains this article is now owned by her daughter. Phyllis Jane Bower, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, USA.