OBIT: Richard M. WALKER, 1983, Somerset, Somerset County, PA
  
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  WALKER
  
  Richard M. Walker, 87, of Somerset, formerly of Friedens RD 2, died
  Dec. 16, 1983, at Siemon Lakeview Manor Estate.  He was born Oct. 4,
  1896, in Stonycreek Township, son of Franklin and Della (Cook)
  Walker.  He was preceded in death by parents; his wife, the former
  Maggie Miller; son, Kenneth; five brothers; and two sisters.  He is
  survived by these sons: Dayton, Central City RD 1; Jay, Elbert Jim
  and Glenn E., all of Friedens RD 2; 12 grandchildren; 18
  great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild.  He was a brother of
  Clarence and Mrs. Gladys Onstead, both of Central City RD 1.  He was a
  retired Stonycreek Township farmer and carpenter.  Member of Unity
  United Church of Christ.  Family received friends Friday evening and
  will receive friends from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Saturday at Deaner Funeral
  Home, Stoystown.  Remains will be removed to Unity United Church of
  Christ to lie in state from 1 p.m. until services at 2 p.m. on
  Sunday, the Rev. Walter B. Martin officiating.  Interment, Glade
  Union Cemetery.
  
  Daily American, December 17, 1983
  
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