Walter T. " Pappy" Rohrer, 90, of Venice, FL, formerly of Riegelsville, died Wednesday, June 3, 2009 at the Reading Hospital, Reading. He is the husband of Helen (Mieczkowski) Wentzler-Rohrer and the late Margaret (Gasdaska) Rohrer.

Born in Shamokin on January 19, 1919 to the late Walter and Lillie (Renn) Rohrer. Pappy was the Athletic Director, Coached, taught Social Studies all at Palisades School District for 30 plus years. He spear headed the driver's education program. The Palisades District Stadium was named after him in 1973 as the Walter T. Rohrer Stadium. Pappy provided funding for the Scholar Athlete awards in his name and established the Palisades Sports Boosters Club in 1970. Pappy owned and operated the "original" Crossroads Hotel, Siedersville for 15 years until 1975.

Walter is a graduate of Womelsdorf High School and Catawba College, NC. He served his country honorably during the WWII in US Marines Corp earning the rank Captain and stayed in the reserves into the 1950's. He attended St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Ottsville. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed traveling and camping with various Airstream Caravans.

Survivors: In addition to his loving wife of 12 years; Son, Michael B. Wentzler and his wife Holly M. of Shillington; Brother: Bertram and his wife Dolores of Laureldal; and Grandson, Joseph M-T. Predeceased by Brothers, John, George and Charlie; and Sister, Rebecca.

Services: Family and friends are invited to call 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Sunday, June 7, 2009 at the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc. 326 Main Street - Hellertown. The service will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday at the funeral home with continued graveside service at Holy Saviour Cemetery, Bethlehem.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Palisades Sports Boosters Club, care of the funeral home, 326 Main Street - Hellertown, PA 18055.