Michael Wachter

Michael Wachter, 48, of Hope, NJ passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024. Michael was born on July 2, 1975, in Frederick, MD to Gary and Kay Wachter. He was a graduate of Walkersville High School class of 1993. Shortly after graduation he joined the United States Navy on July 18, 1995, and retired on July 31, 2020 where he achieved the rank of Chief. He became a Deep-Sea diver medical tech then Independent Duty Corpsman (IDC), which allowed him to travel the world, experience the wonderful sights, and permit him to work alongside some of the greatest divers in the world. Once retired, he finished his bachelor’s in science nursing degree and cared for patients in several disciplines including correctional, hospice and inpatient care. Michael is survived by his fiancé, Dr. Terry Clancy, daughter, Cortney Henderson, grandson, Noah Henderson and his parents Gary and Kay Wachter, sister, Dawn Garvey and husband Matt and family as well as many aunts, uncles and extended family. Family and friends may pay their respects from 10AM to 11AM, on Monday, April 15, 2024 at the Keeney and Basford Funeral Home, 106 E. Church Street, Frederick, MD. The funeral will follow at 11AM. Interment with military honors will be at 1:00PM on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at Garrison Forest Veterans Cemetery, 11501 Garrison Forest Road, Owings Mill, MD. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Michael's name to Cold Nose Warm Heart Dog Rescue, PO Box 43, Succasunna, NJ 07876. To send an online condolence, please visit www.keeneybasford.com.