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Walter L. Waechter Jr., MD, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2013. Memorial service: 11:30 a.m. Wednesday in Greenwood Funeral Home Chapel. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, please make donations to The American Society of Breast Surgeons Foundation Inc., 5950 Symphony Woods Road, Ste. 212, Columbia, Md. 21044. Dr. Waechter was born and raised in Fort Worth. He graduated from Arlington Heights High School and the University of Texas at Arlington. Walter then graduated from Southwestern Medical School and completed his residency in general surgery at Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend. Walter was often described as "bigger than life" and loved to hunt, water ski and ride his Harley. Survivors: His loving wife of 35 years, Laura Charles Waechter; son, Graham Waechter and his wife, Leslie, and their son, Barrett; daughter, Emily Waechter Morton and her husband, Brad. http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/dfw/obituary.aspx?pid=165697132
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Lee Verseckes (Courtney)
I remember you, athletic, strong, and kind. You were a good team member on the football Yellow Jackets. Rest in Peace, friend.
Administrator AHHS Class Of 1968
Dr. Waechter was born and raised in Fort Worth. He graduated from Arlington Heights High School and the University of Texas at Arlington. Walter then graduated from Southwestern Medical School and completed his residency in general surgery at Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend. Walter was often described as "bigger than life" and loved to hunt, water ski and ride his Harley. Survivors: His loving wife of 35 years, Laura Charles Waechter; son, Graham Waechter and his wife, Leslie, and their son, Barrett; daughter, Emily Waechter Morton and her husband, Brad.
Memorial service: 11:30 a.m. Wednesday in Greenwood Funeral Home Chapel. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, please make donations to The American Society of Breast Surgeons Foundation Inc., 5950 Symphony Woods Road, Ste. 212, Columbia, Md. 21044
Melissa Skiles (McInnis)
Walter L. Waechter, Jr.
How do I describe the greeting he had for me? He'd call me by the nickname he gave me and, in our younger days, it would include a good knuckle rub on my head. Ouch! As time went by, I considered that a hug.
Walter was a smart, friendly and unique person. John and I appreciated his kindness and loyal friendship that began at Monnig. The friendship is everlasting.
Melissa Skiles McInnis '68 and John A. McInnis '68
Patrick Potter
Walter was bigger than life. I first met him playing B-team football in the 10th grade. He was a halfback, if I remember correctly. He was nice, good-looking, and had a great sense of humor. He could really make me laugh! He had lots of fun walking through the halls, and was the only guy that I ever saw make walking around, wearing a slide-rule on his belt, look cool!
He was smart, a good athlete, and, as a matter of fact, the only guy, our age or younger, to ever beat me in a 100 yard dash! ( It only happened once, but it was what it was. ) He beat me fair and square.
In '69, I made a fool of myself, at Walter's expense, at Paula Perrone's debutante party. Jim Cozby and I were there, at Shady Oaks Country Club, and ran into Walter. He was wearing the latest style, a coat and tie, with a white belt and shoes. We were mercyless at making fun of him. He got pissed at us and walked away. It was the only time I ever saw him rattled. Later, I realized how juvenile that had been, and I never forgot it. I sincerely hope he did...
So long, Walter. I salute you for a life well lived and send my most sincere condolances to your wife and family.
And may you rest in peace.