Walter Washel, Jr

Walter James Washel, Jr., age 86, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025, in Salisbury, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Walter James Washel, Sr., and Genevieve Wojciechowski Washel.

He served as a Sargeant in the Army Reserves and retired from the Baltimore County Police Department after 22 years of service. After relocating to Salisbury, Maryland, he was the Director of Security for the Salisbury Mall. Thereafter, he served as a bailiff for the District Court of Maryland located in Salisbury, Maryland and was also a member of the Knights of Columbus.

He is survived by his wife, Delores Ann Washel, two sons, Scott Washel (Angela) and Christopher Washel (Lisa), two daughters, Kathleen Steele (Thomas) and Karen Jamison (Michael), five grandchildren, Lea Coppage (Levi), Brooke Jamison (Michael), Kate Washel, Keeley Washel, and Carolina Washel, and two great grandchildren, Sterling Coppage and Nico Balbo.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on January 18, 2025, 12:00 p.m. at St. Luke’s Catholic Church in Ocean City. Maryland. Visitation will take place one hour prior. A private family graveside service will be held on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 11:00 AM, at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Dagsboro, Delaware. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Disabled American Veterans. Letters of condolence can be sent to the family via www.burbagefuneralhome.com. Arrangements are in the care of The Burbage Funeral Home.