Walter P. Glazer, 99, Vero Beach
Walter P. Glazer, 99, of Vero Beach, was born Dec. 21, 1919, and died mere days from his 100th birthday. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, the son of Walter N. and Susan W. Glazer. He died Dec. 17, 2019, in his home with his sons at his side.
Walter served as a military pilot during WWII and the Korean Conflict flying a total of 52 combat missions.
He was a graduate of Anderson High School and the University of Cincinnati where he was also a member of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity.
Mr. Glazer retired Jan. 1, 1985, after 37 years of service with General Motors then lived in Homosassa, Fla., for 30 years before moving to Vero Beach.
Walter was a past member of Terrace Park Country Club in Cincinnati and Sugarmill Woods County Club in Homosassa. He was an avid golfer who scored four aces and likely played over 10,000 rounds of golf over a period from age 12 until 96.
He was mentally sharp until the end, reading the Wall Street Journal every day, calling and texting with his iPhone, and keeping up with the activities of his grandchildren and their families.
He is survived by his sons, Walter P. Glazer, Jr. (Ginny), of Vero Beach, and Earl B. Glazer (Terri), of Memphis, Tenn.; grandsons, Trip (Sarah), Drew (Adrianne), John (Phoebe), Bryan (Sara), and Collin; and great-grandchildren, Molly, Rusty, and Ruben.
Walter was predeceased by his wives, Helen B. Glazer, in 1986, and Louise B. Glazer, in 2018.
The family would like to thank all the talented and devoted caregivers who assisted Walter, particularly Elsie Arjoon, a remarkable and gifted companion who helped him around the clock as the physical challenges mounted during his last year.
He will be laid to rest with Military Honors at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell.