In memoriam

[Rene Schweitzer]

I regret to write that Bruce Walthers, chairman of Wm. K. Walthers Inc., passed away on January 28 after a battle with multiple cancers.

I am posting the link to Walthers' news section, though I don't see the obiturary listed. Perhaps it is still to come: http://walthers.com/exec/page/news 

[RR Redneck]

This is sad news indeed. He ran a heck of a good company.

[Anonymous]

I am sorry to hear about anyone passing away; i did not know the man or the company but i wish all his frends, business associates and rellies all the best.

Rgds Ian

[Anonymous]

Rene, I suspect there may be a lot of us who don't know Mr. Walthers.  Can you provide some info?

In the meantime of course my personal condolences to the family.  It is a hard thing to go through but he is in no pain any more and, in a far far better place.  Hanging on to that thought always conforted me during such times.....

 

 

 

 

 

 

[tangerine-jack]

The Walthers were giants in the model railroading industry.  Mostly known in HO and N scales, they made a huge impact on the modeling community with their high quality merchandise.  Go to the web site for more details.

[IRONROOSTER]

The home page http://walthers.com/ has a short announcement with a link to more information.

Paul 

[Ray Dunakin]

I'm very sorry to hear that. I didn't know the man but the Walthers company is practically the bedrock of the model railroading hobby.

[bman36]

Hi everyone,

Walthers definately is a giant in the industry. From our family to theirs we pray all the best in this time of sorrow. Brian.