Walter John Larch, Jr., a civic leader and retired businessman of Weirton died Friday, August 14, 2020, at the Weirton Medical Center. He was 89 years old. Walter was born in Weirton, WV on June 9, 1931, the second of four children born to Walter John, Sr. and Theresa Ewaskey Larch. He graduated from Weir High School in 1949, where he played football for Coach Hamill, graduating one year before the undefeated State Championship team. Shortly after graduation, Mr. Larch served his country with the United States Air Force during the Korean War. After returning from the war, Walter joined his father working for Larch Heating and Cooling. On May 19, 1956, he married his prom date Helen Moulakis, and they were blessed with three children, six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and 57 years of marriage. Helen took care of the home and Walter ran the family’s heating and cooling business for over 50 years, finally slowing down at the age of 75. His mind was razor sharp to the day he passed away. In the Weirton community, Walter volunteered countless hours to the organizations that he was involved with. He was a member of Saint Paul Roman Catholic Church, where he was an usher and a devoted member of the Holy Name Society. The Kiwanis Club was near and dear to his heart, where he served as President of the Weirton Club and Lieutenant Governor for the State of West Virginia. Walter was also a Life member of the Weirton Salvation Army Advisory Board, where he was the property chairman and chairman of the annual Christmas bell-ringing campaign. Walter always enjoyed scheduling the bell ringers each Christmas season. After marrying Helen he became an active member of the AHEPA, so much so that many people thought he was Greek. Walter had a passion for bowling and was the 1966 West Virginia State Singles Bowling Champion. Most of all Walter will be remembered for the love he had for God, his family, and his community. In addition to his parents, Walter was preceded in death by his wife Helen and daughter Tina. He was also preceded in death by his sister Amelia Lauerman and brother William Larch. Walter will be remembered with love by his sons, John Larch and Sherri of Wheeling and Jim (Kim) Larch of Weirton; his grandchildren, Amelia (Anthony) Mehler, Megan (James) Pino, Jennifer (Christopher) Mikula, Jason Larch, Julie (Eyad Fakhouri) Larch, and Tina (Rob) Rushing, George, Max and Lydia; his great-grandchildren, Michael and Elizabeth Mikula, Gia Pino, and Penny Mehler; and his sister, Mildred Yurko of Weirton. Friends and relatives will be received from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM Wednesday, August 19, 2020, at Saint Paul Roman Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:00 AM. Private interment will follow at Chestnut Ridge Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Saint Paul Roman Catholic Church or the Weirton Salvation Army in memory of Walter’s life of service. Share tributes and memories at www.grecohertnick.com