William K. Walthers von Alten II

Walthers von Alten II - William K. Walthers von Alten, II, 88, a resident of Rio Rancho since 1969, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2009. William was born May 16, 1921 the son of William Kearney and Annette Petersen Walthers in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was a machinist for many years and worked on Ultra Light Planes before he retired. He served in the United States Air force for 12 years as a 2nd Lt. and was an officer in the Coast Guard Auxiliary for 15 years; as a young man he attended St. Johns Military Academy; he was a lifetime member of the Elks Lodge #2500 in Rio Rancho; and his greatest joy was inventing and tinkering with things in his garage. William was always a gentleman. He was preceded in death by two sons, Patrick and Frederick Walthers. William is survived by his wife of 66 years, Germaine Walthers of Rio Rancho; eight children, William Walthers III and wife Diane of Las Vegas, NV, Michael Walthers and wife Claudia of Las Vegas, NV, Annette Miller and husband David of Rio Rancho, NM, David Walthers and wife Lisa of Albuquerque, NM, Karl Walthers and wife Terrie of Texico, NM, Amy O'Brien and husband Scott of Clarkston, WA, Paul Walthers and wife Josie of Los Lunas, NM, and Lee Walthers von Alten of Shallotte, NC; 36 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; and one sister, Peggy Hooper of West Allis, WI. Arrangements are entrusted to Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 (505) 892-9920