Walter L. Krout, 88, died Thursday, January 7, 2021, at WellSpan York Hospital.

Walter was born November 19, 1932, in Henrystown, the son of the late Stuart and Elda (Geisleman) Krout.

Walter served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War, and was a member of the special forces unit of the SeaBees for 13 years serving all over the Pacific ending in Antarctica as a heavy equipment specialist and continued to work there as a civilian.  He was a lifetime member #1039 of the SeaBee Veterans of America.  He owned and operated Walter L. Krout Trucking until he retired.  He was a life member of the Antique Truck Club of America, and a member of the Hanover Republican Club.

Walter could fix anything and always had a smile on his face that will be missed by his many friends and neighbors.

Walter was predeceased by three sisters, Jeanne Shearer, Flo Goodling, and Dorothy Prescott, and a brother, Ralph Krout.

Funeral services will be private.  Feiser Funeral Home, Inc, 306 Harrisburg St, East Berlin, is in charge of arrangements.  Memories may be shared at www.feiserfuneralhome.com.