Walter Edward
Montz, Sr., 94
Walter Edward Montz, Sr. passed away peacefully at Brandywine Assisted Living at Fenwick Island, DE, on June 20, 2023 surrounded by family and caregivers after a recent bout of pneumonia. He was born in Reading, Pennsylvania on December 13, 1928 to George A. Montz and Edna Montz. He is now home with the Lord.
Montz graduated from Dover High School in 1946 and was drafted into the Army during the Korean War where he served stateside during a two-year enlistment.
He met his future wife, June N. (Hitchcock) Montz in Dover and married her on June 20, 1950, the day before her 18th birthday. Her parents had to sign for her because she was legally a minor and they married the day before he was to depart for Basic Training. He passed on their 73rd anniversary.
Montz began his career at International Playtex following discharge from the service. He worked in the same building for his entire 44-year career during which the company was sold to Standard Brands, Inc. and then to Reichold Chemicals, where he retired as a chemist.
Montz enjoyed family camping trips to Indian River Inlet, Delaware, clamming, crabbing and spending time with family. He was also an accomplished self-taught woodcarver who carved songbirds that won awards in the national Waterfowl Festival. He was also known as "Mr. Fix-it" in his neighborhood because he could repair almost any machine and did so for many of his friends and neighbors.
After retirement, he developed an interest in woodworking where he worked with the Amish in west Dover, first as a driver, and later working in the shop where he learned the trade. He built much of the furniture in his home.
He moved to Brandywine in 2017 with June, until his passing.
Montz was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Charles A. Montz; sister, Dorothy Lee; sister, Catherine Montz; and a daughter, Patricia L. Montz.
He is survived by his wife, June; and a son, Walter ("Ed") Montz, Jr. (Deborah); and a grand-daughter, Heather R. Pearce.
The family wishes to express their gratitude for the care and compassion of the staff at Brandywine Assisted Living and Delaware Hospice.
No services are planned at this time.
Letters of condolences may be sent to www.traderfh.com