Walter C. Balchunas, age 80, a resident of Linfield, died Saturday, February 9, 2008 after a short illness.? Born in Linfield, PA, he was the son of the late Walter and Monica Balchunas.? He was a 1945 graduate of the Pottstown High School.? A veteran, Mr. Balchunas served for the U.S. Army from 1945-1947 doing intelligence work near Washington D.C..? He received a degree in electrical engineering.? He worked for General Electric in the Lynn, MA, Cincinnati, OH, and the Philadelphia plants.? He was credited with several U.S. patents.? He also worked for Superior Tube for five years.? Mr. Balchunas attended the Maryknoll Missionary Seminary for five years, where he was interested in becoming a priest.? ?
Mr. Balchunas' family was a charter member of the former St. Clare's Roman Catholic Church in Linfield.? His mother had masses said at her home to get the parish started.? He was a member of the Knights of Lithuania, Council 63 of the Lehigh Valley.? He was a fourth degree member, who served as treasurer for eighteen years and was Council Trustee and Chaplin.? He also belonged to the Knights of Columbus.?
In addition to his parents, Mr. Balchunas was pre-deceased by a sisters; Ann Super who lived in Abington, and Florence Deevy, who lived in Spring City.? He is survived by eight nieces and nephews.? ?
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at the Blessed Teresa of Calcutta R.C. Church, 1228? Main Street, Linfield, PA on Thursday morning, February 14, 2008 at 10:00AM.? Officiating will be the Rev. Paul C. Brandt.? Burial will be in the St. Aloysius Cemetery, Pottstown.? Friends will be received from 7:00 - 8:00PM, Wednesday evening or from 8:30 - 9:30AM, Thursday morning at the Cattermole - Klotzbach Funeral Home, 600 Washington Street, Royersford, PA.? Memorial gifts may be made in his name to the American Cancer Society, 700 Horizon Circle, Suite 201, Chalfont, PA 18914.? Condolences may be made online at www.CattermoleKlotzbachFuneralHome.com.?