06/01/2026
🙏🇺🇸 It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Walter Henry Nolting, Sr., the beloved father of Chris Nolting, who is a valued member of the Operation K9 Beethoven Therapy Dog Team.
Walter lived an incredible 101 years, leaving behind a legacy of service, love, and devotion to family. A proud World War II veteran who served during the Normandy Campaign and with the Merchant Marines, Walter embodied the values of courage, dedication, and kindness throughout his life.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Chris, Lisa, and the entire Nolting family during this difficult time.
Obituary:
Walter Henry Nolting, Sr., age 101, passed peacefully with his family by his side, leaving behind a legacy of service, devotion to his beloved family, and many friendships.
Born on January 20, 1925, the only child to the parents of Elsie (Schlupp) and Walter H. Nolting, he was a proud member of the Greatest Generation. He spent most of his life living in Edgewater.
Walter was predeceased by his beloved wife, Dorothy Nolting (née Heil), and his daughter, Cheryl McGarry and her husband Bill. He is survived by his children, Laurie Jones and her husband Michael, Walter Henry Nolting Jr. and his wife Janice, and Christopher Nolting and his wife Lisa; nine grandchildren; and eleven great-grandchildren, all of whom were a source of immense pride and joy throughout his life.
As a child, he went to PS144 in Astoria Queens and then attended Leake & Watts. He thoroughly enjoyed summer camp in Tivolli on the Hudson.
He served his country honorably in the United States Army during World War II and participated in the Normandy campaign and also worked for the Merchant Marines. He was proud to have donated his Army uniform to Camp Gordon Johnston World War II museum. He left the Army as a T5 Corporal. After the war, he eventually met the love of his life, Dorothy, while walking his dog Rum. He got up enough courage to ask her mother for her hand in marriage and they married on April 28, 1951.
Following his military service, Walter worked as a draftsman for Hacker and Hacker Architect, the Ford plant in Mahwah, R.A. Hamilton, a construction company, and a driver for the Rheingold Girls (Rheingold Beer Co.) a role he often spoke of with pride. He ended his career as a letter carrier in Fort Lee, New Jersey, where he faithfully served his community until his retirement. He was also a lifetime member of the Fort Lee VFW and the American Legion maintaining strong connections with fellow veterans and supporting those who served.
Walter was known for his love of golf, bowling and was, by all accounts, the New York Mets’ number one fan and was honored as a Veteran at Citi Field. During his life, he was an avid stamp collector and a daily watcher checking the stock market and ending the day watching the closing bell.
Some of his family and friends fondest memories are of adventures aboard his beloved boat, Trade Winds, where countless happy days were cruising along the Hudson River, the Long Island sound, and also on Lake Champlain riding through the locks. He also enjoyed taking his family on long drives across country to historical spots and many other trips to Hawaii, Rome and Alaska. His most favorite spot ended up to be in Ormond Beach, FL with his wife and children where his most cherished memories were made.
Above all, Walter was a devoted husband, a fantastic father, and a loving grandfather and great-grandfather. His kindness, humor, strength, and the sharing of his life stories, touched the lives of everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.
After suffering a stroke, Walter became an active member of the Adler Aphasia Center in Maywood, New Jersey. There, he formed many meaningful friendships and enthusiastically participated in a variety of activities, including computer classes, practicing and putting on shows, cooking, photography, art, and making jewelry. The Adler community became an important part of his life, and he will be deeply missed by his many friends there.
Walter’s life was one of service, resilience, grace and love. We thank him for his lifetime of memories, the lessons he taught, and the love he gave so freely throughout his life. He has inspired and left a lasting impression and positive impact on a countless number of lives.
"Wherever a beautiful soul has been, there is a trail of beautiful memories"
