Charles E. Wallner

Age 84
Loving Father, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather

Charles E. Wallner, age 84, of Kennett Square, PA, died Friday, October 16, 2015 at Southeastern Veterans Center in Spring City, PA. He was the husband of Louise Cloud Wallner who died in September of this year, and with whom he shared 38 years of marriage.

Born in Hanceville, AL and raised in Montgomery, AL, he was one of six children and the son of a Lutheran minister. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War as a 2nd Lieutenant and was discharged as a 1st Lieutenant in 1956. He graduated from Auburn University in 1953 with a degree in mechanical engineering and worked for over 50 years as a licensed Professional Engineer. He was employed by the DuPont Company for 28 years as an engineer in plastics, producing the first nylon fishing line. He later served as Town Engineer and Building Inspector for the Borough of Kennett Square. With his wife, Louise, he built and renovated houses in Sea Isle City, NJ and was loved as a host, storyteller, and boatsman. He was a devoted father and grandfather who was filled with love and pride for his children and their families.

Mr. Wallner is survived by a son, John C. Wallner (Cristina) and a daughter Kathleen Allen (Rich); a stepson, Edward Killheffer (Sharon) and two stepdaughters, Margaret Oplinger (Tod) and Christine Muench (David); six grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Also surviving are two sisters, Edna Ruth Billings, Barbara Ann Sorter (Jack), and one brother, Francis Wallner. He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Cloud Wallner; brother Norman; sister Agnes; and his parents, Reverend and Mrs. Herbert E. Wallner.

You are invited to visit with Charless family and friends from 10-11AM Friday, October 23, 2015, at Avondale Presbyterian Church 420 Pennsylvania Ave (Route 41) Avondale, PA 19311. A funeral ceremony celebrating his life will follow at 11AM. Interment will be in Longwood Cemetery. Contributions may be made to SEVC Welfare Fund, in Memory of Lt. Charles Wallner Attn: April Harley Southeastern Veteran’s Center, One Veterans Drive, Spring City, PA 19475. Arrangements are being handled by the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home Inc. (610-444-4116) of Kennett Square. To share a memory with his family, please visit www.griecocares.com.

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Services

Visitation
October 23, 2015 10-11AM
Avondale Presbyterian Church
420 Pennsylvania Ave (Route 41)
Avondale PA 19311

Funeral Service
October 23, 2015 11AM
Avondale Presbyterian Church
420 Pennsylvania Ave (Route 41)
Avondale PA 19311

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