Obituary of Walter Anson Meding, Sr.

Walter Anson Meding, Sr., age 82, of Greentown, and formerly of Oakland, NJ died Saturday, January 11, 2014 with his family at his side at home. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 33 years, Harriet Marie (Rothe) Meding, in 1989. Mr. Meding was born August 13, 1931, in Hackensack, NJ, and was the Son of the late Walter and Katherine Anson Meding. Walter is a Veteran of the United States Army and the National Guard of State of New Jersey. Prior to retirement, Walter was employed by Bristol Meyers Squibb as a Refrigeration Engineer. In 1992, after retirement and moving to Lake Wallenpaupack, he became a Mentor with New Beginning Ministry for 20 years. Walter was a devoted husband and family man. He enjoyed woodworking, reading, cooking, fishing, football, baseball, and boxing. His most cherished times were spending time with his family. He is survived by a daughter: Katherine Baumann and her husband William of Lake Orion, MI ; two sons: Walter Meding, Jr. of Wilkes-Barre, Pa, and Mark Meding and his wife Marna of River Vale, NJ.; four grandchildren: William J. III and Christopher M. Baumann, Eliana M. and Rayah L. Meding Calling hours will be Monday, January 13, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM at Teeters' East Chapel, 505 Church St, Hawley, PA. Funeral services will be held Tuesday January 14, 2014 at 9am in with services by Rev. Kevin T. Coughlin, Pastor of New Beginning Ministry.Burial will be in Somerset Hills Memorial Park in Basking Ridge, NJ . In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to: New Beginning Ministry, PO Box 328. Beach Lake, PA 18405