| Name | Walter White |
| Death | Passed away peacefully in his sleep at age 74 |
| Career | Taught chemistry for over 30 years before retiring in the early 2000s |
| Legacy | Beloved teacher and mentor to generations of students |
| Location | Albuquerque, New Mexico |
| Interests | Chemistry, educational outreach |
| Occupation | High school chemistry teacher |
| Marital status | Married to Skyler |
Walter White was an American high school chemistry teacher who worked at Albuquerque High School in Albuquerque, New Mexico for over three decades. Unlike his counterpart in the primary timeline, Walter never became involved in the criminal drug trade and instead lived a quiet, unremarkable life focused on his career and family.
Walter was born in 1943 in Ridgecrest, California to a middle-class family. He showed an early aptitude for science, particularly chemistry, and excelled in his high school studies. After graduating, Walter attended the University of California, Berkeley where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry.
Upon completing his education, Walter took a job as a high school chemistry teacher at Albuquerque High in 1970. There he met and fell in love with Skyler, a fellow teacher, and the two married in 1972. Walter remained at Albuquerque High for the rest of his career, becoming a beloved and respected educator known for his engaging teaching style and dedication to inspiring his students.
Walter and Skyler had one child, a son named Walter Jr., born in 1984. The family lived a comfortable, middle-class lifestyle in a modest home in Albuquerque. Walter was a devoted husband and father, spending much of his free time with his family.
While he remained deeply passionate about chemistry, Walter did not pursue any entrepreneurial or criminal activities outside of his teaching work. Instead, he channeled his scientific expertise into educational outreach, organizing science fairs, chemistry demonstrations, and student research projects at the high school.
Walter retired from Albuquerque High in 2003 at the age of 60, having taught chemistry for 33 years. He and Skyler traveled extensively during their retirement, visiting family and exploring the American Southwest. Walter remained active in the local community, volunteering at museums and science centers to share his love of chemistry.
In 2017, at the age of 74, Walter passed away peacefully in his sleep. He was survived by his wife Skyler, his son Walter Jr., and numerous former students and colleagues who regarded him as a kind, brilliant, and dedicated educator.
While Walter White led an unassuming life compared to his criminal counterpart, he left an equally meaningful legacy. Generations of Albuquerque High students fondly remembered his engaging lectures, hands-on experiments, and genuine passion for teaching science. Many went on to pursue careers in STEM fields, crediting Walter's influence as a key factor.
Throughout his life, Walter remained committed to using his chemistry expertise for educational purposes rather than personal gain or nefarious ends. He was eulogized as a beloved teacher who inspired curiosity, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of learning in his students. Walter's legacy continues to be felt through the work and achievements of the thousands of young minds he helped shape over his long career.
