OBIT: Robert Eugene WALKER, 1998, Somerset, Somerset County, PA
  
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  WALKER
  
  Robert Eugene Walker, 69, Poverty Hollow Road, Somerset, died Aug.
  15, 1998 in Altoona Hospital.  Born April 6, 1929 in Sipesville.  A
  son of the late Clyde and Blanche Louise (Stahl) Walker.  Also
  preceded by stepmother, Leora Knepper Saylor Walker.  Survived by
  wife Geraldine E. (Bowman) Walker and these children: Wayne A.,
  married to the former Patricia A. Berkebile, Somerset; Dennis J.,
  married to the former Heidi J. Brown, North Huntingdon; and Mark E.,
  married to the former Karen A. Grattan, Johnstown; grandchildren,
  Rebecca A., wife of Kevin J. Royal, Bedford, Ohio; Valerie and Kristy
  Walker, Somerset; D. Montgomery Walker, Irwin; and Francesca E.
  Walker, Johnstown.  Brother of: Kenneth L. Walker, married to the
  former Barbara Niemiec, Somerset RD 6; Alice Walker Beeghly Fritz,
  wife of Verle Fritz, Somerset; Ruth, wife of Robert Lape, Roaring
  Springs, and George, married to the former Gwin Bowlby, Salt Lake
  City, Utah.  He was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church,
  Somerset.  He served on the council, chairman of the property
  committee, usher and treasurer of the Builders Sunday School Class
  for many years.  He was a Korean War Veteran.  Member of SS. Samuel
  Crouse Post 181 American Legion, Somerset;
  Trent-Bakersville-Lavansville Rod and Gun Club, and the National
  Rifle Association.  Avid hunter and fisherman.  Retired mechanic from
  the former Roy Shaulis and Son Garage after 10 years service.  Retired
  mechanic for Penelec with 27 years service.  Friends will be received
  from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday and 7-9 p.m. Thursday in Trinity Lutheran
  Church Parlor.  Memorial services at 6 p.m. Friday in Trinity
  Lutheran Church, Pastor Robert L. Hoover Jr. officiating.  Interment,
  Somerset County Memorial Park.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be
  given to Trinity Lutheran Church Organ Fund or American Cancer
  Society.  Arrangements in charge of Robert H. Halverson Funeral Home.
  
  Daily American, August 17, 1998
  
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