Major General Vincent E. Falter of Reva, VA passed away peacefully at home on September 17, 2024. He maintained his trademark independence, sharp mind, and quick wit to his final day.

Vincent Falter was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Anna Marta Falter. He is survived by his son Vincent Falter II, of Warren MI; his daughter, Laura Burt, son-in-law, Kenny Burt of Reva, VA; and grandsons Ian Burt and Matthew Burt. He is also survived by his sister, Marilyn Ditch of Rittman, OH; and his beloved nieces

Vince was born December 20,1932 in Akron, Ohio and attended Copley High School in Copley, OH. He obtained his BE at the University of Nebraska and MS at Shippensburg University in Pennsylvania.

In 1953, Vince enlisted in the Army as a private in the 101st Airborne Division, beginning an extraordinarily successful and highly decorated military career. He was selected for the Field Artillery Officer Candidate School at Fort Sill, OK, and commissioned in 1954. As a freshly minted officer, he was assigned to the 750th field Artillery Battalion in Germany, one of the first nuclear capable artillery units. This established the trajectory of his career specialty in Nuclear Defense. Uniquely, General Falter held a command at every commissioned rank and was one of the youngest Brigadier Generals since World War II. He served one tour in Korea, two in Vietnam, and three in Germany, including command of the 7th Corp Artillery, the largest nuclear artillery in the Free World.

Vince met the love of his life, Anna Marta Stephen of Lawton, OK when he was assigned to the Field Artillery School. They married in 1958, enjoying a life of travel and the making of many friends. Vince’s hobby of restoring antique cars resulted in the family moving from assignment to assignment in two vehicles, each with one child in the back seat and a Model A Ford in tow.

After his military retirement in 1987, Vince founded The Copley Group, a national security research and analysis firm focused on nuclear and chemical plans, policy, and programs. He consulted for defense organizations worldwide and served as an expert on numerous scientific research panels.

In 2004, Vince moved to Madison County Virginia, to enjoy retirement near grandchildren. He became an active member of his church, the American Legion, and local Republican Committee. Vince’s interest in guns and expertise in grant writing was instrumental in the founding of the Madison Young Shooters Club. His love of history and research helped to establish the Corporal Clinton Greaves memorial in Madison. He will be fondly remembered by all as a dedicated father, friend, mentor, and soldier.

A visitation will be held Friday, September 27, 2024, at 11:00 am, followed by a funeral service at 12:00 noon at Our Lady of the Blue Ridge Church, 692 Lonnie Burke

Madison, VA 22727. A meal and reception will follow the service. He will be laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project or Madison American Legion Post 157.