Walter C. Weyrauch

CAPE ELIZABETH, MAINE -- Mr. Walter C. Weyrauch, 90, of Cape Elizabeth, Maine, passed away on Friday, September 12, 2008, at his home after a long period of declining health. Walt was born December 2, 1917, in the Bronx, New York, a son of the late William and Elizabeth (Adams) Weyrauch. Walt was educated in New York City and spent his younger days there. After his marriage to Elizabeth “Betty” Morse, he then served with honor in the U.S. Navy during World War II, attaining the rank of Chief Quartermaster on board a minesweeper that patrolled in the North Atlantic and Mediterranean. After Walt’s military service, the Weyrauchs moved to the coast of Maine where Walt had a long career in real estate. In his 40s, Walt took up the sport of skiing and became an accomplished skier, doing so into his 80s. Following his retirement from real estate, for nearly thirty years Walt spent his winters as a ski instructor at The BALSAMS Wilderness Ski Area in Dixville Notch, NH, where he loved to share his enthusiasm for the sport with thousands of resort guests. He was known by many on the slopes for his distinctive white cap that he wore every day. In the warmer months, Walt loved to play golf and travel the country with his wife, Betty. Walt was a life member of the South Portland, Me., VFW, Post 832, a member of the American Legion, and a member of the Professional Ski Instructors of America. He will be fondly remembered by all who knew him as a wonderful man who loved his wife, son, and his friends, and who loved to make people laugh. Walt leaves behind a son, William Weyrauch, of Cape Elizabeth; and his very special friends who have been as close as family for more than 40 years, Ellie Pearson, Michael and Andy Pearson, all of Colebrook, NH, and Tamme Pearson of Hood River, Ore. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Betty, on May 17, 2008, and a brother, William Weyrauch. A graveside service with military honors will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2008, at 1:00 p.m. at the Round Top Cemetery in Dixville Notch, NH, with The Rev. Rebecca Larson officiating. Condolences may be offered to the family on-line by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home, Colebrook, NH.

Walter C. Weyrauch

December 2, 1917 - September 12, 2008