Obituary of Walter G. Shelhamer

Walter G. Shelhamer, 88, of Baldwinsville died Wednesday at his home. He was born in Drums, PA and lived in Baldwinsville over 50 years. He was a retired watch and clock repairman. Walter was a life member of the Central City Riverside Chapter #70 Royal Arch Masons, serving as High Priest and District Deputy. He was also a life member of F&AM Seneca River Lodge #160. Walter was an Army Air Corps veteran of WW II. He was predeceased by his wife of 58 years, Glenna in September of 2006. Walter was a wonderful and loving father, grandfather and friend and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Survivors: his daughter and son-in-law, Gail and Dan Murphy of Baldwinsville; his son, Gary W. Shelhamer of Dryden; four grandchildren, Kevin and Kelsey Murphy and Jacob and Jessie Shelhamer; four sisters, Miriam Walton, Josephine Kinsey, Marie Carey, and Janet Mayrovitz; two brothers, Donald and Harry Shelhamer; several nieces and nephews. Services: 11:00am Saturday May 5, 2007 at the First United Methodist Church, 17 W. Genesee St., Baldwinsville. Burial in Riverview Cemetery. Calling hours are 4-7pm Friday May 4, 2007 at the Falardeau Funeral Home, 93 Downer St., Baldwinsville. Contributions: to the Greater Baldwinsville Ambulance Corps, PO Box 744, Baldwinsville, NY 13027 in his name.