Harrison, Walter I.

Rhinebeck – Walter I. Harrison, 90, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2012 at the Thompson House, Rhinebeck.

Walter was a longtime Rhinebeck resident. For many years he worked on the Ankony farm before working for Williams Lumber for 40 years.

Walter was an avid fisherman having enjoyed many annual trips to Canada , Striper fishing on the Hudson River and ice fishing with his many friends and grandsons. He was a member of the Northern Dutchess Rod & Gun Club and a life member of the Hillside Fire Department.

Born October 16, 1921 in Stanfordville, he was the son of Lester and Ruby (Haight) Harrison.

On August 25, 1943 in Rhinebeck Walter married Shirley Simpson. Mrs. Harrison predeceased him on September 30, 1989.

He is survived by his children Walter Harrison, and his wife Penny of Wappinger Falls; Robert Harrison, and his wife SueAnn of Poughkeepsie, Patricia Schrull, and her husband Rudy of Staatsburg; and Rose Mowris, and her fiancée Michael Seaborg of Clinton Corners; nine grandchildren, Dale, Jody, Peter, Jacob, Todd, Vanessa, Richard Lee Ann and Joy; six great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his longtime companion Ruth Demarest; two sisters Eva and Elsie; and four brothers, Carlton, Donald, Lester (Doug) and Raymond.

Calling hours are Thursday, 4 to 7 PM, at the Dapson-Chestney Funeral Home, 51 W. Market St., Rhinebeck. Funeral service will begin at 7 PM, Rev. Mark Isaacs will officiate. Private family interment will be in the Rhinebeck Cemetery.

The family wishes to thank the staff and the Livingston Unit of the Thompson House for their care of Walter during his stay.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Lung Assoc., 3 Winners Circle, Suite 300, Albany, NY 1220; Muscular Dystrophy Association, 3300 East Sunrise Drive, Tucson, AZ 85718; or the Thompson House, Springbrook Ave., Rhinebeck, NY 12572.