Walt Menges, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away at home on April 17, 2017. Walt was born in LaPorte, Indiana, and came to Phoenix with his family in 1958. Walt was a Vietnam veteran, and served in the U.S. Army Special forces as a Medic. After his Army service he worked as a surgical technician at the Good Samaritan hospital while attending Arizona State University. He worked for many years as a salesman in information technology.
After retirement he worked as a volunteer CASA for children in Maricopa County, Arizona.
CASA stands for Court Appointed Special Advocate. These volunteers seek to investigate the best outcome for each abused and neglected child with the goal of finding a loving, safe, and permanent home. Walt considered
CASA as his second career.
He is survived by his wife Patricia, his daughter Tracy, and extended family. Walt was a devoted and loving husband and father and is missed beyond expression.
Walt had an insatiable curiosity for all things in life, and never met a stranger. He loved people and Airedales.
He was a lifetime enthusiast for model airplanes and was a fixture at the Vintage Stunt Championships held annually in Tucson. Walt designed and funded the " Keeper of the Flame" award given annually at the VSC.
Godspeed, Walt.