Wladyslaw “Walter” Wrobel

 - Aug 16, 2011

WROBEL, Wladyslaw “Walter” Passed away Tuesday August 16, 2011 in Davenport WA, of complications from a recent fall. Walt was born September 8, 1925 in South Bend, Indiana to Michal and Antoniaja Wrobel who emigrated from Piaski, Poland to the United States in 1912. Walt was a WWII Veteran of the US Navy, serving as hospital corpsman and pharmacy mate at US Naval Station Tutuila, Pago Pago, Samoa. He was a recipient of the Victory Medal, Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, and he was a member of the Ancient Order of the Deep. Walt was a graduate of Purdue University and was employed as a registered pharmacist in Joliet, Illinois throughout his life.

Walt enjoyed traveling, fishing and being in the company of his family. Walt always had a special place in his heart for animals and wildlife conservation. His quick wit, sense of humor, and his love of his family will be deeply missed.

Walt was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Dorothy (Fenters) Wrobel as well as his parents, brothers Stanley, and Edward, and sister Irene.

He is survived by his son Gary Wrobel and daughter-in-law Laura of California as well as grandsons Jeff and Nick Wrobel.

He is also survived by his daughter Katie Martin and son-in-law Tom Martin of Reardan, Washington as well as grandsons Tj (wife Jenni), Brian Martin and great-grandsons Callan and Caden Martin. STRATE FUNERAL HOME, DAVENPORT, WA is caring for the family.

The Spokesman-Review·Spokane, WA, 31 Aug 2011

Sources: Ancestry.com, Newspapers.com and FindAGrave.com

10/23/2026 EJS

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