Leo L. Walker obituary: Leo L. Walker's Obituary, Topeka

In Memory Of
Leo L. Walker
1918 - 2014

In Memory Of
Leo L. Walker
1918 - 2014

Leo L. Walker, 96, formerly of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2014.

He was born October 23, 1918, in Council Grove, Kansas, the son of Harry and Bertha (Borkert) Walker.

He served in the United States Army during WWII and was a life-time member of Philip Billard VFW Post #1650 in Topeka.

Leo married Thelma Blanton in 1942. They were married 72 years and had one son, Steven. Leo and Thelma were members of the University United Methodist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Thelma (Blanton) Walker; son, Steve (wife Connie) Walker; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Graveside service will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, November 22, 2014, at Penwell-Gabel Cemetery, 3616 SW Sixth Avenue, Topeka. Visitation will be from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Friday at Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel, 1321 SW 10th Avenue, Topeka.

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Leo L. Walker, 96, formerly of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2014.

He was born October 23, 1918, in Council Grove, Kansas, the son of Harry and Bertha (Borkert) Walker.

He served in the United States Army during WWII and was a life-time member of Philip Billard VFW Post #1650 in Topeka.

Leo married Thelma Blanton in 1942. They were married 72 years and had one son, Steven. Leo and Thelma were members of the University United Methodist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Thelma (Blanton) Walker; son, Steve (wife Connie) Walker; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Graveside service will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, November 22, 2014, at Penwell-Gabel Cemetery, 3616 SW Sixth Avenue, Topeka. Visitation will be from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Friday at Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel, 1321 SW 10th Avenue, Topeka.

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Services & Gatherings

Visitation

Friday, November 21, 2014 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Penwell-Gabel - Mid-Town Chapel
1321 SW 10th Avenue
Topeka, KS 66604
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Graveside Service

Graveside Services Saturday, November 22, 2014 at 9:30 AM
Penwell-Gabel Cemetery, 3616 SW 6th Ave., Topeka, KS 66606

Interment

Penwell-Gabel Cemetery
3616 SW 6th Ave., Topeka, KS 66606

Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home (785-354-8558) is assisting the family

Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home (785-354-8558) is assisting the family

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