Walter E. Truemper
1918–1944 (age 26)
Biography
Walter E. Truemper entered the United States Army Air Forces with a steady temperament that suited the demands of wartime aviation. As a crewman he faced the dangers of every mission with calm resolve and looked out for the welfare of all aboard.
Even after his passing in 1944, Truemper's spirit continues to inspire aviators, and those who visit Saint Pauls Lutheran Cemetery recall his quiet leadership and the sacrifice he made. His name lives on among the generations served by his example.