Walter A. Wiles, 86, of East Brady died Sunday September 7, 2014 at the VNA Inpatient Hospice, Butler.

Born December 10, 1927 in Bradys Bend, he was the son of Ross A. and Catherine M. (Foringer) Wiles.

On February 12, 1951 Walt married the former June Custer,  she preceded him in death on April 15, 2011

A US Army Veteran, Walt served with the 720th Military Police in World War II.  He was awarded the World War II Victory Medal and the Army of Occupation Medal Japan. 

Walt first was a truck driver for George Hile and Carl Schidemantle then was an operator for Vanmac Coal in Karns City for 5 years.  He worked for Wright Chevrolet in East Brady and S&M Harley Davidson in Clarion as a Mechanic.  Since 1982, he owned and operated Wiles Auto Repair in East Brady. 

Walt was of Methodist Faith. 

Walt is survived by 3 daughters, Sandra Lapcevich of Phillipston, Barbara (Daniel) Stewart of Rimersburg, and Patti (Patrick) McClaine of East Brady.  2 sons, Chick (Patty) Wiles of Chicora and Bob (Kay) Wiles of East Brady. 

He is also survived by 1 brother Vern Wiles of East Brady, 3 sisters Ilene Wissinger of Kittanning, Virginia Delano of Somerset, and Genevieve Zellers of East Brady, 13 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.

Walt was preceded in death by his parents, his wife June, 5 sisters and 2 great grandchildren

Friends of Walter A. Wiles will be received 2-4, 6-8pm Tuesday September 9, 2014 at the Buechele Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc. 707 Kellys Way, East Brady, PA 16028

Additional visitation will be held from 10-11am Wednesday September 10, 2014 with Funeral Services held at 11am in the Funeral Home with the Rev. Ron Roudebush of the Karns City Church of God Prophecy.

Military Honors, Committal Services and Burial will follow in Bradys Bend Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the Wiles family suggests memorial contributions be made to East Brady Ambulance PO Box 325 East Brady, PA 16028

To view or express condolences please visit www.BuecheleFuneralHome.com

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