Walter W. Voss

Walter Voss, a Torrance resident of more than 40 years, passed away peacefully in his home October 16, 2014. Born October 30, 1909, in Hamburg, Germany, to Hans Voss and Frieda Puhlmann Voss, Walter attended grammar school before moving to Chicago, Ill., in May 1923. A high school graduate in 1928, Walter returned to Germany for one year to assist his grandparents (Wilhelm/Gertrude Puhlmann) in their beer dispenser manufacturing business. In 1929 Walter began Engineering college classes. During the summer of 1933, Walter was a tour guide at the World Fair in Chicago. In the summers of 1934-35 he was a camp counselor for young men in Wisconsin. Walter married Helen Barber in 1938 in Chicago where the happy couple resided for 15 years. In 1943 Walter graduated from the University of Chicago with an Engineering Degree. His career included positions at Honeywell Corporation, Cardux Corporation, Indiana General, Bernard Corporation, and Electronic Memories, Inc. One of Walter's designs was awarded a US Patent. In the 1950s, Walter and Helen moved from Chicago to Philadelphia and subsequently to Red Bank, New Jersey. In 1970 they moved to Torrance, California. After retiring from his engineering profession in 1976, Walter travelled the world as a tour guide from 1977-1988. He was active in the South Bay German Club, Adult Continuing Education, and Redondo Beach Spiritual Center Church. His beloved wife Helen passed away in 1991. Walter led a full life of international travel, volunteering in his community, and visiting friends until passing at nearly 105 years of age. He leaves a legacy of wisdom, humor, and unconditional love for all. His memorial service will be held at Green Hills Chapel, 27501 S. Western Ave. Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. 90275 on Saturday, November 1st at 1:00 pm.

Funeral Home:
Green Hills Mortuary and Memorial Chapel
27501 S.Western Ave.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
US 90275