Walter L. Rook

Walter L. Rook, 88, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 22, 1935 in Scotthaven and was the son of the late Walter and Mary Ann (Quintrell) Rook. He was the husband of 64 years to the late Sandra Jean "Sandy" (Hails) Rook, who passed away January 31, 2020. Walter was a graduate of McKeesport High School and went on to work at Firth Sterling Steel Co. before becoming a Police Officer for Elizabeth Township Police Department for 27 years and retiring as a Sergeant. Upon retirement from the Police Department, he worked part time as a starter for Butler's Golf Course. Walter was a long standing member of The Tall Cedars of Lebanon and was also a 32nd Degree Mason. He enjoyed spending time with his family, going to "Men's" Clubs almost everyday and going to his hunting camp. When he stopped hunting, he enjoyed riding ATVs in the woods with his kids, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Walter enjoyed spending many winters with his wife, in Florida, they also had a timeshare in Hilton Head for many years, where they enjoyed spending time. He also enjoyed golfing and was an avid Steelers fan. He will be greatly missed. He is survived by son, James Edward (Valerie) Rook and daughter, Marci Lynn (Paul Schmidt) Henkel of Elizabeth Township; grandchildren, Jennifer (Mike) Holman, Brad Henkel, and Jamie (Jerry) Cimba; great-grandchildren, Troy, Alaina and Sidney Holman and Aubri and Kendall Cimba; sister, Vera Mae Sam; brother, Robert Rook; and nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, James Edward Rook and Elizabeth Jean McConnell. Friends are welcome on Thursday, August 15, 2024, from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm & 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township (412) 751-5000. Funeral service will be held on Friday, August 16, 2024 in the Chapel of Gilbert Funeral Home at 10:00 am with Rev. Paul Walter, officiating. Interment will follow at the Mount Vernon Cemetery, Elizabeth Township. Condolences may be made at GilbertFuneralHomeandCrematory.com