Walter K. Ebling, 95, of Whitehall, died Feb. 28, 2020. He was the husband of Nancy F. (Fortwangler) Ebling for 70 years.

Born in Hazleton, he was a son of the late Robert and Florence (Kressley) Ebling.

He was a graduate of Weatherly High School and East Stroudsburg State Teachers College. He earned a master’s degree from Penn State University.

He was in the Pacific with the U.S. Marines, 4th division, during World War II.

He was a social studies teacher in the Weatherly Area and Whitehall-Coplay school districts for more than 35 years until he retired in 1986.

He was a member of Jones-Quigg American Legion Post 739, Hokendauqua.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Walter “Jim” J. and his wife Amy of Texas; a granddaughter, Rebecca and her husband Andrew; a grandson, Carl; a great-grandson, Drew; nieces; nephews; and extended family.

He was predeceased by two sons, William R. and Wayne H.; and a brother, Robert.

Services will be private.

Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 968 Postal Road, Suite 110, Allentown, 18109, or by visiting donatenow.heart.org

Arrangements were made by Gilbert Funeral Home Inc., Whitehall.