Walter J. Elsperger
Sept. 3, 1937 – Dec. 29, 2025
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Walter J. Elsperger, 88, of Yardley, Pa., who died on Dec. 29, 2025, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Langhorne, Pa.
Surviving are his wife, Olga; daughter, Lisa (Elsperger) Henderson; grandson, Nicklaus Cash; and his sister, Irma.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ludwig and Sophie; his brother, Luke; and sister, Frieda.
Walter was born in Altoona and graduated from Altoona High School in 1955. Shortly after his marriage to Olga in 1959, he served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany. He spent most of his career working for SKF USA Inc. in Altoona, retiring in 1997.
Walter was an avid hunter and fisherman and lifetime member of Brush Mountain Sportsmen’s Association, the Unter Uns and Bavarian Aid Society. He was proud of his
German heritage and served as Vorplattler of the Altoona Almrausch Shuhplattlers for many years. He also served for six years in the Washington Crossing National Cemetery Honor Guard and was a member of St. Mary’s, Altoona and later, St. Andrew in Newtown.
The family would like to express their thanks to the staff of the ICU at St. Mary’s Hospital for their care and support.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.