Walter A.L. King, 89, of Hellertown died May 26, 2014 in St. Lukes University Hospital. He was the husband of Dorothy J. (Fulton) King who passed away in 2001. Born in Middletown, Ohio he was the son of the late Walter F. & Mary (Mosko) King McCartney. He graduated from Middletown Sr. High School, he then enlisted in the U.S. Navy as a member of the 7th Beach Battalion that landed on Omaha Beach on June 6, 1944.Later assigned to sea duty in the Pacific, he was in combat in the Phillipines and in Okinawa. He was awarded the Bronze Star and Three Combat Battle Stars. Walter attended Otterbein College, Ohio State University and New York University. He then became an Executive of Boy Scouts of American retiring after 29 years of service. Survived by his three children Mary Ogiba (Richard) of Hillsborough, NJ, Matthew A. King (Rhonda) of Santa Fe, NM, and Margaret "Peggy" Obal-Enevoldsen (Glenn) of Flemington, NJ. His beloved dog Trey. Six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son Jonathan Travis, a step son Mark Fulton, and a brother Clarence J. King. Memorial Services will be held at a later date. The C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. (www.crstrunk.com) Quakertown is in charge of the arrangements. Memorial contributions can be made to a charity of ones choice. Service Information A service summary is not available
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