Birth date: Sep 6, 1927 Death date: Apr 8, 2026
Joseph (Joe) William Wachter, 98, passed away at Via Christi Village, Pittsburg, KS, on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. He was born on September 6, 1927, to Peter Wachter and Josephine (Kraner) Wachter, both of Frontenac, KS. After ser Read Obituary
I have many lovely memories of my dear Uncle Joe. One of the oldest goes back to 1948. My family typically spent holidays at the Wachter home; Joe was still living with his parents then. He loved to play tricks on my sister Mary Jo and me. That particular Easter I had just seen the marvelous musical EASTER PARADE. Joe told me that he had written the theme song, which thrilled me. I couldn't wait to return to Wichita to tell all my friends about my famous uncle. The day following my announcement, a girl in my class asked me what my uncle's name was. When I proudly replied, "Joe Wachter," she said "My dad said if his name isn't Irving Berlin, you're a liar!"
