Walter H. Bollinger

Walter H. Bollinger, 79, of Mt. Pleasant Mills, entered eternal rest at his home on Thursday, October 22, 2026.

Walter “Hank” “Jumpy” was born on May 31, 1947, in Port Trevorton, a son of the late Walter E. and Blanche S. (Hile) Bollinger. In 1975, he married Lorraine (Strawser) Bollinger who preceded him in passing on November 13, 2011.

“Jumpy” was a 1966 graduate of Selinsgrove High School. After high school, he was first employed by Sun-n-Fun Camper Mfg. in Port Trevorton, then went to Temple Products where he was employed as a truck driver and in the warehouse. Eventually, he became self-employed as a truck driver where he hauled loose potatoes up and down the east coast before he retired.

He was a member of St. Paul’s UCC Church where he attended all of his life.

“Jumpy” enjoyed gardening, baking (especially pies), nighttime fishing for catfish, and playing Chinese checkers.

“Jumpy” is lovingly survived by his son, Brad Bollinger; grandchildren, Derick Tyler Bollinger and Destiney Rayne Bollinger; sister, Betty Bollinger and her husband Floyd “Bo” Drayton; companion, Barbara Reese; and several nieces and nephews.

Along with his wife and parents, he is preceded in passing by his brother, Dale Bollinger and his wife Connie.

A viewing will be held on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral at 11:00 a.m. at George P. Garman Funeral Homes, Inc., 9366 Route 35, Mt. Pleasant Mills, PA 17853, with Pastor Amelia Price officiating.

Interment will immediately follow at Grubb’s Lutheran Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in loving memory of “Jumpy” may be made to George P. Garman Funeral Homes, Inc., PO Box 65, Mt. Pleasant Mills, PA 17853, to help defray funeral expenses.