Richard A. Walker

Richard A. Walker, 89, of Waterloo, IL, died April 1, 2026, in Waterloo, IL. He was born June 12, 1936, in E. St. Louis, IL.

He is survived by his sons Richard (Linda) Walker, Ronald (Cher) Walker, Randy (Marian) Walker, and Robert (Theresa) Walker and their mother, his first wife, Sue; grandchildren Richard (Keeley) Walker, Amanda Walker, Joshua Walker, Jessica Walker, Jami Walker, Jodi Walker, Sara Wors, Becky (Todd) Morrow, and Jake Walker; 16 great grandchildren; 1 great great granddaughter; step children Kandie (Randy) Halleran; Terri (Matt) Holtman, Connie Gremmels (Harry Bode), Marvin (Kathy) Brown, Melissa Studt, and Wayne (Denise) Brown; step grandchildren Julie (Roger) Felix, Jim (Amy) Halleran, Jenny (Mike) Wittenauer, Richard (Beth) Pembrey, Leslie (Pete) Heutel, Cassie Zimmer, April (Joey) Gasperino, Alex (Sarah) Brown, Brad (Brianna) Holtman; 12 step great grandchildren; great great step grandchildren; and sister Sheila (Eric) Michelsen.

He is preceded in death by his 2nd wife Mary Walker; 3rd wife LaVon "Bonnie" Walker (nee Poston); parents Clyde Walker and Gladys (nee Hollick) Dawson; granddaughter Amy Walker; brothers Bill (Barb) Walker and Clyde (Marie) Walker Jr.; sisters Gerri (LeRoy) Huskamp, Joyce (Hank) Patterson, and Helen Pinsker.

Richard was a proud United States Marine.

As an expression of sympathy, the family prefers memorial contributions to:
Songs 4 Soldiers

Visitation:
11 AM to 1 PM Friday, April 17, 2026 at Quernheim Funeral Home in Waterloo, IL

Memorial Service:
1 PM Friday, April 17, 2026 at Quernheim Funeral Home in Waterloo, IL
      Pastor Patrick Poole officiating