Wallace “Wally” J. Kmetz died at home Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2014, at the age of 84.
Wally was born on Feb. 27, 1930 in Garfield, New Jersey. He graduated from Garfield High School and Paterson State Teachers College. He continued his education in the area of special needs and went on to teach special needs students in Garfield.
Wally served his country in the U.S. Army and earned several medals while fighting in the Korean War. He also worked and retired from Colonial Williamsburg where he held several management positions over the years. He was a member of both the Williamsburg Exchange Club and King of Glory Lutheran Church.
He was a devoted father to two sons. He is survived by his wife, Doris Kmetz; son, Walter and his wife, Sarah; son, Thomas and his wife, JoAnne; grandchildren, James and Joseph Kmetz and Bradley Hancock; and great-grandson, Blake Hancock.
A private family service will be held at the Memorial Garden of King of Glory Church.
Donations may be made in Wally’s memory to King of Glory Lutheran Church, 4897 Longhill Rd., Williamsburg, VA 23188.
Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.BucktroutFuneralHome.net.
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