Obituary of Walter James Henriksen

Walter J. Henriksen, Jr. Mt. Upton, NY Walter J. Henriksen, Jr. 65 of Mt. Upton passed away Friday, March 22, 2013 at AO Fox Hospital in Oneonta. He was born March 20, 1948, son of the late Walter J. and Lillian Koster Henriksen in Mineola, NY. Upon graduation from High School, Walt enlisted in the United States Marine Corp. He was a trained rifleman and was stationed in Vietnam. On April 5, 1969, Walt was wounded and permanently disabled in the line of duty. He was awarded the Purple Heart, National Defense Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal w/device, Rifle Marksman Qualification Badge and the Good Conduct Medal for his service and sacrifice for our country. Walter was a devoted member of the Vietnam Veterans of America Post #85 serving as President for 16 years. He was Past Commander and very active with the Disabled American Veterans Oneonta Post #200. Walt was also a member of the Oneonta VFW Post #1206, the Mt. Upton American Legion, the Marine Corp League and the Paralyzed Veterans. Walter dedicated his time and experience to support Veterans organizations to make life a little better for other Veterans. His presence will be greatly missed by his many friends and family. Walter is survived by: Devoted wife - Valerie (Robinson) Henriksen, Mt. Upton Daughter and son-in-law - Melinda and Roger Beers, Mt. Upton 4 grandchildren - Walter Eugene, Angela, Jacquelyn and Roger Beers, Jr. 2 Sisters and Brother-in-laws - Nancy and Walter Bloor, Tenn. Caroline and Richard Jankowski, Oxford Brother and Sister-in-law - Chuck and Gloria Henriksen, Mt. Upton Brothers-in-law - Keith, Tommy, Alan and Dennis Robinson and their families Many nieces, nephew cousins and friends Walter was also predeceased by his brother-in-law - James Robinson Friends may call Tuesday March 26, 2013 from 6-9 PM at C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel 21 Main St. Sidney. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 27, at 3:00 PM in the Funeral Chapel. Rev. Peggi Eller and Rev. Mary Ann Linder will co-officiate. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be sent to the Disabled American Veterans or the Vietnam Veterans of America at 279 Chestnut St. Oneonta, NY 13820 Condolences and memories may be sent online to www.landersfh.com Arrangements are under the direction of C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel 21 Main St. Sidney.