Walter D. McKaige, 64, of Manheim, and formerly of Philadelphia, passed away on Thursday at Hospice of Lancaster County in Mt. Joy.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Joseph and Stella Pierce McKaige. He was the husband of Bonnie C. Steberger McKaige, with whom he celebrated 40 years of marriage this past September 28 ^th .

Walter was a graduate of Drexel University, earning both his Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Business Administration. He served as the President of the APICS chapter of York and Lancaster counties, as well as President of the Men's Club in the Daylesford Abbey.

While working for the Unisys Corporation, he helped author a book on Quality Control. He had worked for the National Seminar Group, where he served as Workshop Leader and Consultant.

From 1964 to 1975, Walter served in the US Marine Corps where he was honorably discharged.

He donated his time and energy to multiple charities and was a deeply religious man, being a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church.

In addition to his wife, Walter is survived by his sons: Craig Andrew McKaige of Philadelphia and Dominick Matthew McKaige of West Chester, and by his siblings: Patrick of Ridley park, PA, Marie Gethin of Philadephia, Aloysius of Tacoma, WA, Florence Hanlin of Locust Grove, VA, and Robert of Cheltenham, PA.

Friends will be received on Tuesday from 10-11AM at Sacred heart of Jesus Catholic Church, 554 W. Walnut St., Lancaster, PA, with the Memorial Mass to follow at 11AM, the Rev. Arokia Samson as Celebrant. Interment in St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery with military honors rendered by the US Marine Corps.. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Walter's memory  to Hospice of Lancaster County, 685 Good Dr., Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125. Arrangements by the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home and Chapel, Lititz  560-5100. To send an online condolence, please visit www.snyderfuneralhome.com