Walt's obituary Maj Walter F Hershberger (1947 - 2012) - Find A Grave Memorial
Also fitting that he should die so near to D-Day
Birth: Jan. 14, 1947
Crawfordsville
Montgomery County
Indiana, USADeath: Jun. 5, 2012
South Carolina, USA
COLUMBIA - Walter F. Hershberger, Major, Ordnance Corps, U.S. Army (Ret.), completed his tour of duty in this life on 5 June 2012. Born and raised in Crawfordsville, Indiana, Walt was the son of the late Louis M. and Catherine Coahran Hershberger.
He attended Indiana University and Western Kentucky University before enlisting in the U.S. Army in 1968. Trained as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) specialist, he served in Vietnam as an Sp5 assigned to 25th Ordnance Detachment (ED), 1970-71. In 1974, he earned his Bachelor's degree at Eastern Kentucky University and was commissioned through Army ROTC. Returning to active duty, Walt served in 4th Missile Command in Korea, 2d COSCOM in Germany and various TRADOC training units. He served as Chief of Ground Ordnance while stationed at the joint service EOD school at Indian Head, Maryland. Walt deployed to Southwest Asia in 1990 with 3d Armored Division, in which he served as Division Ammunition Officer during Operation Desert Storm. His awards and decorations included the Senior EOD Badge, Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal (OLC), Army Commendation Medal (2d OLC) and Army Achievement Medal.
After retiring from the Army in 1992, Walt worked for a police supply company in Illinois before moving to Indianapolis, Indiana, where he was employed by Bradis, Inc., as a small arms specialist. He greatly enjoyed the work and friendship he shared for eleven years with his Bradis colleagues. In retirement, Walt's hobbies included military history and target shooting. He was a superb marksman.
Walt is survived by his brothers, Fred Hershberger (LTC, MI) of Fredericksburg, Va. and Mark (formerly CPT, AGC) in Columbia and Mark's family. Walt is remembered as a good friend, faithful son and brother, loyal employee and a good soldier.
A private memorial observance will be arranged at a later date. Those wishing to make memorial contributions may consider cancer related research organizations and veterans organizations, such as Disabled American Veterans.
Burial:
Unknown
Specifically: Private
Created by: PT
Record added: Jun 06, 2012
Find A Grave Memorial# 91481114
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Walter F. Hershberger Obituary: View Walter Hershberger's Obituary by The Indianapolis Star There is a guest book there plus a link to the guest book at the SC funeral home.
We at Bradis Guns ask INGO to join us in mourning the loss of our good friend and longtime employee, Walt Hershberger, who passed away last night after a prolonged battle with cancer.
We will remember Walt most for his dry and self-deprecating sense of humor, as well as for his vast product knowledge and his loyalty to the company over his many years of employment with us.
He will be sorely missed, and we are all diminished by his passing.
Please keep Walt's brothers and the entire Bradis team in your thoughts and prayers.
Thank you.
Maj. Walter Hershberger, US Army (Ret.)
14 January 1947 – 05 June 2012