Biography:
Retired Sergeant First Class, George E. Halter, Jr., 81, of Littlestown passed away peacefully at Gettysburg Hospital on Mon., Oct 7, due to complications resulting from a stroke. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1950 to 1971 with 21 years of service retiring grade PSG E-7. He was stationed in Ft. Benning, GA, Kitzingen, Germany, Colorado Springs, CO, Ft Leonard Wood, CO and Ft. Knox, KY. He served 13 months in the Korean War. During this time he received the following medals: National Defense Service Medal (10LC), Drill Sgt Badge, Good Conduct Medal (7th award) and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Korea).
After his service years he briefly worked at Hadco and retired from Schindler Elevator after 19 years in 1992. Some of his hobbies included collection of coins, beer steins and clocks.
Bud is survived by his wife, Hildegard C. Halter, the love of this life. They united in 1954 and had 59 wonderful years together. He was predeceased by his father, George E. Halter, Sr., Mother Gladys L. Schwartz and son Erich George Halter. He is survived by his sister RosaLee Russell and husband Donald of Laurel, DE, daughter Sandra Creamer & husband, Paul of Littlestown; daughter-in-law Teresa Halter of Gettysburg, Grandchildren: Penny McLaughlin, Nicole Gebhart, Christine Stambaugh, Erich M. Halter, Melissa Halter and 8 great grandchildren.
A Service honoring Bud’s life will be Wed., Oct 8, at 11 A.M. at Little’s Funeral Home, Littlestown with The Rev. Timothy J. Kielley officiating. Viewing will be 10 – 11 A.M. Wed at the funeral home. Interment will be in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville. Memorials in George’s name may be made to: The Salvation Army, 114 Broadway, Hanover, PA 17331 or Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box `14301, Cincinnati, OH 45290-0301. www.DAV.org. Online condolences may be shared on www.littlesfh.com.
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CARL AND JACKIE
Oct 9th, 2013 3:07 pm
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In that still and peaceful place. Where your spirit goes to mend, May peace and comfort shelter you until you're strong again. With Sympathy
Diane O'Leary
Oct 9th, 2013 12:44 pm
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Very sorry to hear of your loss. He was truly a very nice man and you have my deepest sympathy.
Cheri & Dale
Oct 9th, 2013 8:02 am
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Teresa & Missy,
We are sorry for your loss, our thought and prayers are with you.
We are sorry for your loss, our thought and prayers are with you.
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We were so sorry to hear of Bud\'s passing. May your memories of Bud help you through this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Betsy and Aunt Tootie