PEORIA – David Walker, 86, of Peoria, IL died Thursday, August 15, 2019 at Fondulac Rehab and Health Care. He was born on April 13, 1933 to Paul and Jesse Heller Walker in Peoria, IL . David married Nancy Roberts Wright on June 9, 1967 in East Peoria, IL.
Surviving David is his wife Nancy, daughters, Sandra (Tim) Oliver of Peoria, IL and Sharon (David) Romsey of Uniontown, OH, sisters, Janie Williams of Bartonville, IL and Pauline Henschel of Gibert, AZ, and a brother, John (Judy) Walker of East Peoria, IL. Also surviving him are two grandchildren, David W. Romsey and Ashleigh (Chris) Apsega and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, James Walker.
David served in the Army from 1951 to 1953. He then worked at caterpillar for over 30 years and was involved with the Shriners and Masonic’s Lodge serving as a Monarch of the Abbas Grotto.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at The Wilton Mortuary. A visitation will take place from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will be at Swan Lake Memory Gardens immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Abbas Grotto, 1839 Highview Rd., East Peoria, IL 61611.
Previous Events
Visitation
21
Aug
2101 N. Knoxville Ave.
Peoria, IL 61603
Service
21
Aug
2101 N. Knoxville Ave.
Peoria, IL 61603
Cemetery Details
Location
4601 W. War Memorial Drive
Peoria, IL 61615
Abbas Grotto
East Peoria, IL 61611
