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100-year old veteran honored, remembered

Pike County American Legion Post 197 adopted the late Robert Walther, a WWII veteran and member of the greatest generation who outlived his family members and died Nov. 1. They celebrated his birthday each year for several years and honored him at his funeral.

Mr. Robert August Walther, age 100, died Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Pike Manor in Zebulon.

Mr. Walther was born on January 8, 1925, in New York to the late Eva Walther. He served his country in the US Army during WWII. He worked for the US Postal Service and was a member of the VFW. He is preceded in death by his mother. Survivors include his caretaker, Jennifer Peterson.


Graveside services were held on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, at Crystal Hill Cemetery. 

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