Walter George Scheidt

Walter George Scheidt, age 79, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 4, 2019 at Hope Hospice in Florida. He was born September 4, 1939. He graduated from the University of Dayton with BS Degree in Mathematics and later from Texas A&M University with a BS in Computer Science and MS Degree in Mathematics. He joined the Airforce in June of 1962 as an SSGT (T) Officer based in Lackland AFB, Texas. After his honorable discharge from the military he worked as a civilian Software Engineer for the military and played a key role as head of the team that invented the AEGIS system, which is our US Military’s primary missile defense system used on all American fighter ships. He was only supposed to have fifteen minutes to present his ideas to General Norman Schwarzkopf, Jr and an hour and a half later into his presentation was appointed head of the team to design the project. He also worked for RCA, Lockheed Martin and after the death of his parents ran the family business K-Walt, which manufactured crucial aircraft components. Walter also tutored students in Math. Walter was a very active, sports-oriented man. He played football in high school and college, played tennis and golf and won numerous trophies. Walter liked to stay physically fit and worked out at World’s Gym all the way into December of 2018. He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Aleta Joy Hummel Scheidt in December of 2018. She was the daughter of Gerald Hummel, Lieutenant Colonel, US Airforce. Walt and Aleta met at the Officer’s club in Texas. He is survived by two children, Greg Scheidt-born in Ohio and Lisa Scheidt, born in Texas. He has one grandson, Garret Scheidt, born in Florida. Walter lived all over the country from coast to coast including California, Texas, Florida Keys, New Jersey and had resided until his death in Lehigh Acres, Florida, but always considered Dayton, Ohio home. He leaves behind many life-long friends made along the way. He will be greatly missed by many. Arrangements have not yet been finalized, but Walter will be receiving a full military honors service in Sarasota, Florida which will include interment of his and Aleta’s cremated remains in the Sarasota National Cemetery, compliments of the US Armed forces as thanks for his service to this country. Details will be provided once everything has been determined. We will post updates on Aleta Scheidt’s Memorialized Facebook page, as Walt did not have any social media accounts. Inquiries can be directed to Greg at greg.scheidt@hotmail.com or 239-849-0553. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the Dementia Society of America at dementiasociety.org or the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America at alzfdn.org

Walter George Scheidt

September 4, 1939 - April 4, 2019