Born on December 26, 1929, in Harmony Twp., NJ, he was the son of the late Clark and Edna Rush Howell.
Walter was a U. S. Army Veteran serving during Peacetime. He was a Tractor Trailer Driver for many years. Walter loved to travel, covering all 50 states. He enjoyed carpentry work, making something out of nothing.
He and Verna were married on May 10, 1992 and they both enjoyed there miniature horses that they had on their property.
In addition to his parents, Walter was predeceased by his wife Verna Schneck Howell, along with his siblings, Robert Howell and George Lesher, III.
He is survived by his loving children; Sharon Morone of Palmer Twp., Pa., Faith Wildrick and her husband William of Plainfield Twp., Pa., Richard Howell and his wife BrendaLee of Nazareth, Pa., and Kimberly Drogo and her husband Anthony of Forks Twp., Pa., her sister, Carol Roiger of Rising Sun, MD. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren.
A calling hour will be held on Friday, February 12, 2021 from 10AM to 11AM at The Finegan Funeral Home, 4080 William Penn Highway, Palmer Twp., Pa., followed by a service at 11AM. Interment will be held at a later date in Morgenland Union Church Cemetery, Schnecksville, Pa.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Shriner’s Hospital at 3551 N. Broad St., Philadelphia, Pa. 19140.