Walter Roeckendorf

Walter Roeckendorf, 95, passed away on Sunday June 18, 2023, at the Gardens at Stroud. He was the husband of the late Hildegard (Scharbow) Roeckendorf, they were married for 65 years at the time of her death on October 24, 2018.

Born June 17, 1928, in Rendsburg, Germany the son of the late Hinrich and Margarethe (Sievers) Roeckendorf. He was a resident of Monroe County since 1965.

He was a member of the Stroudsburg United Methodist Church, and the former German Club.

Prior to his retirement, Walter owned and operated Roeckendorf Electric Inc, for more than 25 years; prior to that he worked as an electrician in Germany.

He was a wonderful loving father and grandfather and is survived by his daughter Kirsten Lee and her husband Mahlon of East Stroudsburg; his 3 grandchildren Jason Norquist, Jessica Wary and Tyler Lee. His great grandchildren Allie, Jason Jr. Elise, and Ethan Norquist, and Margrit' Adeline, and Gabriel Wary. He was predeceased by his daughter Margrit in 1994

Memorial funeral services will be held on Saturday July 29, 2023, at 11:00am at the Stroudsburg United Methodist Church, 547 Mian Street, Stroudsburg with Pastor Monica Guepet officiating,

There will be a visitation from 10:00am until the time of the service at the Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Stroudsburg United Methodist Church 547 Main Street, Stroudsburg PA 18360

The Bensing Thomas Funeral Home, 401 North 5th Street, 401 North 5th Street, Stroudsburg is in charge of the arrangements.