Robert H. Walker
November 05, 2010
Robert H. Walker, 90, died Friday, November 5, 2010, at Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines. He was born July 22, 1920, in Pershing, Iowa to Glen and Phyllis (Jacobs) Walker.
He graduated from Newton High School and worked most of his life for Livingston’s Shoe Store as a shoe salesman. Robert was a member of the Knights of Columbus as well as All Saints Catholic Church. He enjoyed gardening and visiting with neighbors, friends, and family.
Robert is survived by his son, Bryan (Julie) Walker; grandchildren, Jennifer (Sean) Bailey, Robert Walker, and LuAnne Walker; great-grandchildren, Maisie, George, and Evelyn; sisters, Marilyn Lammers and Sandra (Joe) Probasco; brother-in-law, Max Klootwyk; many nieces and nephews, special neighbors, Jim and Linda Jaquinta, as well as many beloved friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn.
Graveside services will be 1 p.m., Wednesday, November 10, 2010, at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery, 1 NE 60th Avenue.
Memorial contributions may be made to Iowa Health Home Care in loving memory of Robert H. Walker.
Online condolences may be made to:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Steve Jasper & Family
11/08/2010
We are deeply sorry for the loss of your father. We had many good times together selling shoes at Livingston's Shoe Store. He was a dear, long time friend of our family and will be deeply missed. God Bless~ Steve Jasper, Juliana & Alan Kincheloe, Angela & David Bellegante & Vicki Jasper
Adrian Miller
11/07/2010
I worked with Bob Walker @ Walker shoes. Bob was great always a smile on his face
and a story to share.