Walter Joseph Wiertel, age 88, of Amherst, New York passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2022. Beloved husband of 62 years to Barbara (Bentley) Wiertel; loving father of Jane (Vincent) Cyr, Lisa Wiertel and Sandra (Christopher) Byrd; dear grandpa of Lauren (Patrick) Romanofski, Taylor Cyr, Justine, Jack and Joseph Koleszar, Emilie, Christian and Jonah Byrd. No prior visitation. Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated from St. Pius X Church on Friday at 11 AM. Followed by a Private Interment. If desired, donations in Walter’s name may be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation of Buffalo. Online condolences may be offered at www.denglerrobertspernafuneral.co