Walter W. Wengert, Jr., 73, of Upper Bern Twp., passed away on June 2, 2014 in St. Joseph Medical Center. He was the companion of Joan M. Balthaser. Born in Shartlesville, he was the son of the late Walter W., Sr., and Sally F. (Gomburt) Wengert. Walter was a truck driver for Carlos R. Leffler, Richland. He was a member of Frieden's Lutheran Church, Shartlesville. Walter was a life member and administrator of the Shartlesville Fire Company; and also a former firefighter for the fire company; and a member of the Pennsylvania Fireman's Association. He enjoyed camping and golfing in his younger years. Walter especially loved his Yorkie puppies. Surviving in addition to his companion Joan are his children: Michael J. Wengert, Upper Bern Twp.; and Michele R. (Wengert), wife of Jody Achenbach, Rehrersburg; two grandchildren: Shelby and Cody; and three sisters: Helen Koller, a resident at the Laurel Center; Minnie Gromis; and Darlene Carter, both of Hamburg. Walter was predeceased by a sister: Doris Jean Wengert. A Graveside Service will be held on Friday at 11:00 am at Pleasant View Cemetery, 650 Fritztown Road, Sinking Spring. Please omit flowers. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to American Diabetes Association, 150 Monument Road, Suite 100, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004. Leibensperger Funeral Homes, Inc., Hamburg is in charge of arrangements. For online condolences, please visit, www.leibenspergerfuneralhomes.com.