Walter Proding

Walter “Walt” Proding, 88, of Bethlehem, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 19, 2018. He was born in Bethlehem, the son of the late Catherine and Michael Proding.

Walt proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army. After an honorable discharge from the Army, he joined the National Guard for 6 years. After 38 years, he retired from Bethlehem Steel Co. as a foreman in the electrical department. Walt was a very kind and giving man. He gave countless hours of his time volunteering for many organizations. He was very active in the Special Olympics, Eastern Sectional Ski Competition, various youth sporting organizations, Walk America, Bethlehem Vo-Tech and the Bethlehem Boys and Girls Club. He was also very involved with children with Cerebral Palsy. He would volunteer as a Side Walker, helping children ride and care for horses. Walt was honored as the Boys and Girls Club alumni of the year in 1994 and Special Olympics Volunteer of the Month for December of 1994. Walt was named UNICO man of the year and May 13th, in the City of Bethlehem, is known as Walter Proding Day.

He will be lovingly remembered by his daughters, Laura Morrow and Patricia Frace; grandchildren, Megan Nonnemacher, wife of Ian Nonnemacher and Jamison Frace and the son he never had, Matthew Hirsch. Walt was preceded in death by his brother Stephen Proding.

A calling hour will be held on Friday, January 26, 2018 from 12p.m-1p.m. at Connell Funeral Home, 245 E. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018. A memorial service will follow at 1 p.m. in the funeral home. Burial will be held at Bethlehem Memorial Park.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Boys and Girls Club of Bethlehem, 1430 Fritz Dr. Bethlehem, PA 18017.

Cemetery
Bethlehem Memorial Park
1851 Linden St.
Bethlehem PA 18017
US

Calling Hours
Friday, January 26, 2018
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Connell Funeral Home, Inc.
245 East Broad St.
Bethlehem PA 18018
US
610-868-8531

Memorial Service
Friday, January 26, 2018
1:00 PM
Connell Funeral Home, Inc.
245 East Broad St.
Bethlehem PA 18018
US
610-868-8531

Funeral HomeConnell Funeral Home, Inc.
245 East Broad St.
Bethlehem PA - 18018
US
610-868-8531