Wallace J Zacker

Wallace "Vats, George" Joseph Zacker, age 87, of Westville Grove, N.J., died Thursday, Nov 27,2003, at the home of his son and daughter in law David and Kathryn Zacker in Millersville, Md. He was born on Sept. 28, 1916, in Kulpmont, Pa, a son of the late Felix and Anna (Reppi) Zacker. As a teenager he hitchhiked to the 1933 Chicago World's Fair and to Florida. He rode bicycle extensively, including a trip to Mt Vernon, Virginia. He and his brother operated a coal breaker near Shamokin, Pa; and hauled coal to Baltimore and New Jersey. He was a Sgt Tech 4, radio technician in the Army during World War II; serving in the 2nd Armored Division, the 14th Armored Field Artillery, H.Q. Battery. He served in combat from 1942 to 1945 in the invasions of North Africa, Sicily, Normandy, and the Battle of the Bulge. After World War II, he designed and built his own house. He was employed as an Electronics Technician for RCA of Camden, N.J.; and for 30 years at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard. He was able to diagnose and repair virtually anything mechanical or electrical. He enjoyed working on his cars, restoring antique radios, history, and travel. He made several coast to coast trips across the United States and Canada. He was very fond of his cat "Sadie". He attended Blessed Hope Community Church of Westville Grove, N.J. for many years, and was a student of the bible. His wife of 60 years the former Esther V. Huntzinger of Hegins, Pa. died in 2002. He is survived by his son and daughter in law David and Kathryn Zacker of Millersville, Md; by his daughter and son in law Judith and Bruce Howell of Punta Gorda, Fl; and by two step grandchildren and three step great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by seven brothers Louis, Walter, Anthony, Frank, Stanley, Edward, and Joseph Zacker and by a sister Mary Kraft. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec 2,2003, at St. John's United Methodist Church, Hegins, Pa., with the Rev. William Danis officiating. Visitaton was held from 9:30 to 10;30 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec 2, 2003, at the church. Burial was made in St. John's Cemetery, Hegins. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society or to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, Veterans Highway, Millersville, MD 21108. Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, 200 W Main St., Valley View, Pa, was in charge of arrangements.

Wallace J Zacker

November 27, 2003