Walter Frank Vongehr passed from this earth on July 11, 2026.  He was born on September 11, 1944 in Altoona, Pennsylvania.  Walter was the only child of Walter F. and A. Ruth Horton Vongehr.  He was preceded in death by his parents, a former wife, Linda L. Flynn Vongehr, and a very special friend, Dorene C. Holland Sturm.

He is survived by son, Steven F. of State College, PA and Scott A. (Gretchen Lindner) Vongehr of Bozeman, Montana.  In addition, he is also survived by grandsons Elliott W. and Owen P. of Bozeman, Montana.

Frank graduated in 1966 from Penn State University with a bachelor's in accounting.  He began work at Penn State in July 1966 as an Accounting trainee and was promoted to Budget Accountant and to Financial Office for the Vice President for Research in October 1969.  He retired from that position and the University in July 2001.  Also in 2001, he was presented with the Charles R. Chambers Excellence in Accounting Award.

In his early years, he was an avid hunter and fisherman.  During the 1970's, Frank developed an interest in bowling, and after he retired, he bowled three times a week in Senior Leagues, holding offices in several of them.

In 1966, Frank joined the Altoona Maennerchor, a German men's chorus, just eight months short of being a Charter Member.  During the 1970's he was appointed Assistant Director and in 1987 was chosen as Director.  A position he held until his retirement in 2018.  After retirement he volunteered with the chorus in concession stands with the Altoona Curve.

He was a lifetime member of both the Altoona High School and Penn State Alumni Associations.  Frank was also a lifelong fan of Penn State sports.  Frank had season tickets for Penn State wrestling and men's and women's basketball.  Frank was a member of the Quarterback Club, the Nittany Lions Club, and the Penn State Nittany Lions Wrestling Clubs.

Friends and family will be received on Saturday, July 18, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM and the funeral service will begin at 11:00 AM at the Mount Nittany United Methodist Church, 1500 E. Branch Road, State College, PA with Pastor Mike Swimley officiating.  Burial will take place at Blair Memorial Park in Altoona, PA at the convenience of the family.

A guestbook may be signed and condolences sent to the family at hakygeorgianafh.com.  Services have been entrusted to Haky/Georgiana Centre County Funeral Home, State College, PA.