OBIT: Robert W. WALKER, 2005, Tyrone, Blair County, PA

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Robert W. Walker 

  Robert W. Walker, 79, of RD5 Tyrone died Saturday evening at Altoona 
Regional Health System, Altoona Hospital Campus.
  Born in Altoona, a son of the late John C. and Leah E. (Dukeman) 
Walker. On October 21, 1949 he married Thelma B. Weierick at Grace 
Brethren Church, Juniata.
  Mr. Walker is survived by his wife of 56 years; daughters: Linda J. 
Berry and husband Gary of Champaign, Il., Patricia A. Keller and 
husband Terry of Hummelstown and Sandra K. Seiber and husband Del of 
Champaign, Il.; a son: William R. and wife, Stacey of RD5 Tyrone; 
grandchildren: Amy, Andrea, Elizabeth, Megan, Laurie, Robert, Brandon 
and Taylor; brothers: John A. of Pleasant Gap and Jack E. of 
Duncansville; sisters: Sally L. Hippensteel of Apopka, Fl. and Janet A. 
Capper of Corry.
  He was preceded in death by brother, Charles R. and sister, Florence 
Kisseli.
  Mr. Walker was a graduate of Bellwood-Antis High School. He was a 
graduate of Penn State University with a BS Degree in agricultural 
education. He also earned a Masters Degree and a Doctorate Degree of 
Education at Penn State.
  Mr. Walker was an Army Air Force veteran serving during World War II. 
He was formerly employed as an agriculture teacher at Hollidaysburg 
School District for 16 years. Mr. Walker also conducted research in 
adult education for the Altoona Vo-Tech. He was also a visiting 
professor at the University of Maryland, College Park.
  He retired as a professor and teacher educator at the University of 
Illinois. Mr. Walker retired in March 1989 as a Field Consultant for 
the PA Dept. of Education. 
  He was co-owner of Walker Tree Farm, Antis Township, along with his 
son, William, where he was involved with growing Christmas trees on the 
family farm.
  He was serving as a supervisor for Antis Township where he had also 
served as Board Chairman.
  Mr. Walker served as a judge at FFA demonstrations at the PA Farm 
Show. He was Chairman of the Board, Blair Senior Service, A member of 
the Bellwood-Antis Public Library Board of Directors, the Bell Mansion 
Apartment Board of Directors, the Blair County Solid Waste Authority, 
the Blair County Solid Waste Advisory Committee and the Bellwood-Antis 
Community Trust. He was a member of the PA Christmas Tree Growers 
Assoc., a life member of the Penn State Alumni Assoc. and PA State 
Education Assoc.
  Mr. Walker was a member of the Tipton Baptist Church where he served 
as Sunday School Superintendent and Deacon.
  He enjoyed riding his ATV on farm roads and wood trails, hunting, 
fishing in farm ponds and traveling with his wife, Thelma, to visit his 
children and grandchildren. He also enjoyed digital photography, 
communicating via email with family and friends, woodworking and farm 
shop activities.
  Friends will be received from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, 
November 8 at Jon C. Russin Funeral Home, Bellwood.
  Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, November 9, 2005 
at Tipton Baptist Church with Pastor John Pine officiating.
  Interment at Blair Memorial Park, Antis Township.
  In lieu of flowers, contributions in Robert's memory may be made to 
the Bellwood-Antis Public Library or Blair Senior Services.  

Tyrone Daily Herald, Tyrone, PA, November 7, 2005