Richard Halsted Walther, Jr. was born June 23, 1946 in Westfield, MA the son of the late Richard Halsted, Sr. and Patricia O'Connor Walther.
Mr. Walther attended Tantasqua Regional High School in Sturbridge, MA and retired from the United States Air Force as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician. He was a member of the Brotherhood of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technicians and a former member of the American Legion. Photography and coin collecting were two of Mr. Walther's favorite activities.
Mr. Walther departed this life on October 30, 2021 in Jackson, Tennessee at the age of 75 Years, 4 Months, 7 Days. He is survived by his wife Rosemary Moody-Walther of Adamsville, TN; two sons, Richard W. Walther and wife Kristen of North Brookfield, MA and James Walther and wife Shannon of Elk Grove, CA; a daughter, Krystle Meagor and husband Billy of Mesa, AZ; 10 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mary Pat Walther and Leslie Eddy; a step-son, David Moody and wife Devra of Traverse City, MI; long-time friends Robert E. (Rusty) Boozer of Brooksville, FL and Gerald Kitzmiller and wife Mary of Omaha, NE; new friend Randy Moore and wife Kay of Adamsville, TN; and many extended family and friends.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Walther was preceded in death by a sister, Jane Wasowski.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
A Celebration of Life will be scheduled at a later date.