Walter Strow

Walt Strow, age 81, passed away in his sleep on Sunday August 29th, in Prescott, AZ.A Prescott resident for 30 years, Walt grew up in Ft. Worth, Texas.  After high school he joined the Marine Corps, served his tour and returned to Ft. Worth to attend T.C.U., for 3 ½ years.  He rejoined the Marine Corps for Officer and Jet Pilot training.  He served 7 years in the Marines and flew A4 jets in Vietnam in 1967 & 68, stationed out of Chu Lai.  He received many medals and citations.After his Vietnam tour he was stationed in Pensacola, Fl., as a flight instructor where he met his wife Rie.  While in Fl., United Airlines offered him a pilot position and he flew for United for 40 years, retiring in 2000 as Captain of the 777 Flying from Chicago to Europe.Walt and Rie lived in Orange County, Ca. for 20 years where he owned a Porsche Company along with 24 Porsches and 4 Ferrari’s.In Prescott he owned several airplanes including two T-28’s  that he flew to airshows.  He was also the only pilot that could fly the L-39 Russian Jet hangered in Prescott.Walt is survived by his wife Rie of 50 years, sister Sharon daughters Kim and Cindy and 4 grandchildren.Walt will be laid to rest with Full Marine Military Honors at a private ceremony at Prescott National Cemetery.All Arrangements entrusted to Ruffner-Wakelin Funeral Homes.  Please log on to www.ruffnerwakelin to share a memory with the family.