Walter F. Hartnett, IV, a Conshohocken resident and decorated Sergeant in the US Army, passed away Monday, June 9. He was 47.

Sergeant Hartnett received the Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Campaign Star, Army Commendation Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, and Armed Forces Reserve Medal with M Device, according to his obituary.

He worked as a Veteran Affairs Case Worker for Congresswoman Madeline Dean of Glenside. He also was Co-Chair VFW Department of Pennsylvania, District Commander of PA VFW District 16, and Quartermaster of Conshohocken VFW Post 1074.

A GoFundMe has been launched for his family:

We all experienced an incredible loss on June 9th, but the impact on us, his wife and 4 children. Nothing will ever fill this void. Our Dad did so much for so many, but never asked for anything in return. Dad was the only provider we had, and we request your help during these difficult times. The financial burden cannot be compared to the emotional loss, but it’s still there. Your donation will be used to cover my family’s expenses in the short term.

His Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 9:00 AM from Moore, Snear & Ruggiero Funeral Home, 300 Fayette Street, Conshohocken. Friends may call on Monday, June 16, 2025 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the funeral home, and Morning Visitation will be on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM at the funeral home. Interment will take place in Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown, PA, on Tuesday June 17, 2025 at 11:30 AM with military honors.

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