Walter F. Diksa, 94, of Wilmington, DE and formerly of Hazleton, PA died on May 23, 2018.
Walter was a graduate of Penn State University. He retired from the Finance Division of the DuPont Co. in 1985 with 38 years of dedicated service. He was an avid fan of the Phillies, Eagles and Penn State football teams, following each team faithfully all his life. Walter was also a member of the Knights of Columbus.
He was an even bigger fan of his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, participating in their life events with enormous pride.
Walter was predeceased by the love of his life, Joanne, after 45 years of marriage and their twin daughters, Mary Elizabeth and Ruth Gertrude. He is survived by 5 sons and 2 daughters; Thomas of Wilmington, Terrance (Helen) of Elkton, MD, Donna Franklin (Steve) of New Smyrna, FL, Bud (Cathy) of Acworth, GA, Mary Beth Shay of Port Orange, FL, Dennis (Carla) of Wilmington and Paul (Pamela) of Newark; ten grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
The family would like to extend special thanks and gratitude to Shirley Meades, R.N. for her special care and compassion towards their dad in his time of need.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday May 30, 2018 at St. Mary Magdalen Church, 7 Sharpley Road, Wilmington. Burial will follow in All Saints Cemetery. Friends may call at Chandler Funeral Home, 2506 Concord Pike on Tuesday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 pm.
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