I regret to write that Bruce Walthers, chairman of Wm. K. Walthers Inc., passed away on January 28 after a battle with multiple cancers.
I am posting the link to Walthers’ news section, though I don’t see the obiturary listed. Perhaps it is still to come: http://walthers.com/exec/page/news
This is sad news indeed. He ran a heck of a good company.
I am sorry to hear about anyone passing away; i did not know the man or the company but i wish all his frends, business associates and rellies all the best.
Rgds Ian
Rene, I suspect there may be a lot of us who don’t know Mr. Walthers. Can you provide some info?
In the meantime of course my personal condolences to the family. It is a hard thing to go through but he is in no pain any more and, in a far far better place. Hanging on to that thought always conforted me during such times…
The Walthers were giants in the model railroading industry. Mostly known in HO and N scales, they made a huge impact on the modeling community with their high quality merchandise. Go to the web site for more details.
The home page http://walthers.com/ has a short announcement with a link to more information.
Paul
I’m very sorry to hear that. I didn’t know the man but the Walthers company is practically the bedrock of the model railroading hobby.
Hi everyone,
Walthers definately is a giant in the industry. From our family to theirs we pray all the best in this time of sorrow. Brian.