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Donald Ross Walker

Birth	:	1 Dec 1922 Louisa County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	17 Sep 2000 Schenectady, Schenectady County, New York, USA
Burial	:	Elmwood Cemetery, Morning Sun, Louisa County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.0978012, -91.2612991
Description	:	Donald Walker was the oldest child of Albert "Ross" Walker and Vinnie Westfall. Donald was born near Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa. He, his mother, and siblings moved to Burlington, Iowa, after the early death of his father, Ross Walker, in 1936. Donald was married twice. His first wife was Charlotte Mary Vogt (1923-1995), the daughter of Charles William and Catherine Sophie "Kate" (Zachmeyer) Vogt. They were married October 25, 1944, in New York state, and later were divorced. In 1966 he was married to Carol Ann O'Keefe. *** The Morning Sun News-Herald, October or November... Read More	Donald Walker was the oldest child of Albert "Ross" Walker and Vinnie Westfall. Donald was born near Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa. He, his mother, and siblings moved to Burlington, Iowa, after the early death of his father, Ross Walker, in 1936. Donald was married twice. His first wife was Charlotte Mary Vogt (1923-1995), the daughter of Charles William and Catherine Sophie "Kate" (Zachmeyer) Vogt. They were married October 25, 1944, in New York state, and later were divorced. In 1966 he was married to Carol Ann O'Keefe. *** The Morning Sun News-Herald, October or November 2000; Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa: Donald Ross Walker, age 77, died September 17, 2000, at the Kingsway Arms Nursing Home in Schenectady, New York, after an extended illness. Born December 1, 1922, on a farm south of Morning Sun, he was the son of Ross A. Walker and Vinnie (Westfall) Walker. He attended school in Morning Sun through eighth grade, when upon the death of his father in 1936, the family moved to Burlington. In 1943 he entered the United States Maritime Service where he served until 1946. He then worked for Finch Pyrum Paper Company. In 1956 he became a police officer with the Glen Falls Police Department, where he served with distinction until 1970. He then transferred to the New York State Thruway Authority and worked as a Traffic Supervisor until his retirement in 1978. He remained active with part time work throughout most of his retirement years. Mr. Walker was united in marriage to Carol Ann O'Keefe on November 19, 1966. In addition to his wife Carol of Schenectady, New York, survivors include his brother Ralph Walker and wife Arlene of Urbandale, Iowa; his youngest brother, Kenneth Walker and wife Carol of Terre Haute, Indiana; a brother-in-law, Marlin Miller of Burlington and five nephews, all of who have fond memories of their uncle; Craig Miller, Richard Miller, Tom Walker, Tim Walker and Mike Walker. Donald will also be missed by two special friends, Bernie and Goldie Scherer, Schenectady, New York He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Lela Miller. Memorial services will be held at the United Methodist Church of Morning Sun, Iowa at 11:00 a.m., November 4, 2000. The service will be conducted by his nephew, Reverend Tim Walker of the First Methodist church of Central City, Iowa.

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Donald Ross Walker's memorial is located at: Elmwood Cemetery, Morning Sun, Louisa County, USA.
When did Donald Ross Walker death?
Donald Ross Walker death on 17 Sep 2000 in Schenectady, Schenectady County, New York, USA
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Latitude: 41.0978012
Longitude: -91.2612991

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Albert Ross Walker

(1899 - 1936)

Vinnie Westfall Walker

(1903 - 1976)

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Coordinate: 41.0978012, -91.2612991

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Coordinate: 41.0017000, -91.2340000

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17. Northfield Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0595000, -91.1242000

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19. Gallaher-Zion Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0170000, -91.3900000

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Coordinate: 41.2033005, -91.1675034

24. Kossuth Cemetery
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