Mr. Walter H. Raab of Colonie died Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady.
Walter was the son of the late Florence and Harrison Raab of Ghent, N.Y. He was a graduate of Hudson High School and served overseas in the Signal Corps Unit as a staff sergeant of the United States Army from 1942 to 1945. He was a recipient of four Bronze Service Stars and a Belgium Fourragere.
Raised on a farm in Omi (Ghent), Walter was known as a devoted gardener coaxing the poorest soil into producing bountiful crops of berries, vegetables, and his prize-winning sunflowers. For 35 years Walter worked at Albany International, while also serving as an evening sales associate for Two Guys Department Store in Menands and Schenectady for 15 years.
As an active member of the Boyd Hilton Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7062 in Altamont, Walter performed the duties of Chaplain. He received the Commander's Award for Outstanding Dedication. He also repeatedly broke records for Buddy Poppy Campaign collections, personally taking in over 50% of donations collected.
He was a member of the Lisha's Kill Reformed Church, where he volunteered as an usher for many years. He was also a former member of the West Ghent Reformed Church.
Walter H. Raab was born in Valatie on March 18, 1920. He lived in Colonie from 1947 until December, 2012. Most recently, he resided at Kingsway Manor Assisted Living. He was the husband of the late Cornelia Rowley Raab.
Burial in West Ghent Reformed Church Cemetery.
Published in Albany Times Union on July 25, 2013.
Verlin B. “Andy” Anderson, age 86, formerly of Champaign, passed away peacefully at his home in Cincinnati, OH on January 11, 2016.
Loving husband of the late Mary Lou (Rindt ) Anderson. Devoted father of Cindy (Albert) Mitchell of Maroa and Debby (Randy) Cowles of Cincinnati, OH. Grandchildren are Melissa Mitchell (Nick) Crozier of Urbana and Hollie Mitchell (Cory) Kennedy of Sterling, CO. Great-grandchildren are Braydon, Keeley and Cade Crozier of Urbana. Also surviving is his sister Sherrill Vander Bush of California and his beloved cats, Milo and Mia.
Andy was born May 16, 1929 in Santa Ana, California to the late Verlin and Myrtle (Meacham) Anderson. He later served in the Air Force, stationed at Chanute Field. During this time, he met Mary Lou Rindt and they married in 1957. He lived in Champaign for many years before moving to Cincinnati, Ohio in 2010.
Andy retired from the University of Illinois Aug. 31, 1984, where he was an Inventory Specialist in the Physics and MRL departments. He spent his retirement traveling and was an avid golfer. He enjoyed woodworking, adding many custom items to the family home and built several pieces of furniture.
Andy never met a stranger. He enjoyed the company of many friends over his lifetime including co-workers, golf buddies, neighbors, residents and staff of The New England Club.
Services will held at 1:00 pm on Thursday, January 14th at Morgan Memorial Home, 1304 Regency Dr., Savoy. Burial will be in East Lawn Cemetery, Urbana.
Memorials may be made to The Champaign County Humane Society.