Ronald L. Walker, 84, of Fort Madison, IA, passed away at 11:45 a.m. on Thursday, October 19, 2023 at Pinnacle Place in Muscatine, IA. He was born on March 4, 1939 in Fort Madison, IA to John “Jack” & Virginia Eoff Walker. He married Eleanor Faye Hunolt on May 30, 1958 in Fort Madison, IA. He was an engineer and draftsman and retired as Maintenance Manager at J.I. Case with 25 years of service. He also farmed while working at Case. He worked for Standard Manufacturing in Dallas, TX, retiring in 2005. He was a member of Gideons International and was a passionate guitar player and enjoyed gardening.
Ron is survived by: his wife: Faye Walker of Fort Madison, IA; 1-son: Mike (Shelly) Walker of Fort Madison, IA; 2-daughters: Jane (Owen) Halferty of Tyler, TX & Stephanie (Norm) Begody of Carlsbad, CA; 9-grandchildren: Kayla Smith, Brock Walker, Annie Torrance, Kendall Walker, Evan Halferty, Justin Halferty, Catarina Thomas, Paige Begody & Preston Begody; 13-great grandchildren; 1-sister: Jackie (Dan) Enger of Fort Madison, IA; 2-brothers: Gary Walker of Denmark, IA & Bob (Patty) Walker of Fort Madison, IA. He was preceded in death by his parents and 1-grandson, Rowen Halferty.
A visitation will be held from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 26, 2023 at King-Lynk Funeral Home & Crematory. The funeral service will immediately follow at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Andrew Wiese officiating. Burial will be held at Fairview Cemetery in rural Fort Madison. A memorial has been established for Gideons International. Online condolences for the Walker family may be left at the King-Lynk Funeral Home & Crematory website: www.kinglynk.com.
