Curtis D. “Gator” Walbert, 68, of Whitehall, died peacefully on Aug. 27, 2020, in the comfort of his home, after losing a battle with cancer.

Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Arthur and Mary (Solomon) Walbert.

A 1970 graduate of Whitehall High School, he attended trade school in Williamsport.

He began his career with PP&L as a lineman before retiring as a draftsman in 2015.

He served the residents of Whitehall Township for most his life in emergency services.

The former emergency management coordinator and safety officer, he previously was the chief and past president of the Whitehall Emergency Squad.

He served as an auxiliary police officer, and was township commissioner, serving as president of the board.

He attended St. John’s United Church of Christ, Fullerton, and was a life member of Fullerton Fire Co. No. 1, as well as the West Catasauqua and Woodlawn fire companies and Fullerton American Legion Post 367.

Most importantly, he loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. He will be deeply missed.

He is survived by his son Brian S. Walbert and fiancée Carissa Beck of Whitehall; grandchildren, Brylee, Brooke and Landen; daughter Aubrie M. Miller and husband, Adam, of Breinigsville; brothers Ronald Walbert of Lower Towamensing Township, and Glenn Walbert with wife, Karen, of Bethlehem.

Arrangements were made by Gilbert Funeral Home, Whitehall.