John Thomas

Walter Weitthoff was my high school Latin teacher at Gallia Academy High School in Gallipolis, Ohio for two years, 1966-67 and 1967-68. I believe he had previously been a professor at Wooster College and had retired prior to coming to GAHS in 1966. He was an extremely intelligent and kind man with a wonderful sense of humor, especially on a very intellectual level. I believe that during the time he was in Gallipolis, he lived alone, and I recall seeing him walk his dog along the banks of the Ohio River, still dressed in the dark suit he always wore to school. I heard he passed away in class in 1971 while I was attending Ohio University. I have fond memories of being in his class with my future wife - he once told me I had excellent taste in women. I was reminded of him on this morning’s walk when my neighbors drove by with a Wooster decal on their car (their daughter is a Wooster student).