C. Walter Whitmoyer Jr. ’59

Walt died Sept. 15, 2015, at home in Myerstown, Pa., not far from Myerstown High School, where he was elected president of his class for four consecutive years. After a graduate year at Mercersburg Academy, he joined the Class of 1959 at Princeton, where he dined at Key and Seal and majored in history.

After graduation, Walt headed south to the University of Virginia Law School. Then, law degree in hand, he returned to his roots in eastern Pennsylvania, where he established a private practice in Lebanon, Pa., that he maintained until his death. A past president of the Lebanon County Bar Association, he was a longtime delegate to the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s house of delegates. He also served on the Alumni Schools Committee for more than 40 years.

In 1965, Walt married Jocelyn Coburn, a CPA, and the two often collaborated on professional issues. They also collaborated on familial matters, raising William, Thomas, and Jocelyn ’95.

Walt and Jocelyn had a passion for travel and wine. On a dues card, Walt remarked, “Jocelyn and I recently returned from a vacation in Italy which had been planned by first deciding on the restaurants and wineries.” He had his priorities straight!

Walt is survived by Jocelyn, their children, and four grandchildren. We have sent condolences.