- Date Of Death: November 8, 2011
- State: Pennsylvania
Walter P. L. Minnich, Jr., 78, of Bethlehem Twp., , passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2011, in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Hollyanne R. (Ropp) Minnich, with whom he shared 22 years of marriage and the late Marjorie C. (Diechman) Minnich, who died in 1988. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Walter P. L. Sr. and Lottie (Ackerman) Minnich. He graduated from Liberty High School in 1951. Walter served his country during the Korean War and had a decorated career in the U. S. Navy, retiring after 30 years as a Chief Gunners Mate. He also worked on the Railroad for 25 years as well as for Northampton County at Gracedale for over 25 years. Walter enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a member of College Hill Moravian Church, Bethlehem and the VFW Post in Hellertown, Pa. Survivors: wife, daughters, Lori A. Siegfried, of Hanover Twp.; Robin L. Pontz, of Lititz, Pa.; grandchildren, Erika Lombardo and Brandon Henick. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Marjorie C. Minnich, a son Walter P. L. Minnich III and a sister, Betty Hilbert.
