Born in Bristol, Walter has been a life long resident of Lower Bucks County and attended Maple Point High School.
He was a gifted master craftsman who spent most of his working career as a contractor specializing in home improvements.
Walter was an avid Philadelphia sports fan.
Son of the late Walter H. and Catherine M. Wilks, Walter was the devoted father of Daniel J. Wilks.
He was the brother of Diane Wicks and Stephen Wilks and is also survived by 2 nieces, 2 nephews, 3 great nephews, his uncle, Anthony Buccafuri (Penny), many cousins and extended family members.
Services will be private.