Bob Walker passed away Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2011, at his home in Mantorville.
W. C. "Bob" Walker was born in International Falls, to Milbert and Pauline Walker. As a small child they moved to the Pine Island area, he graduated from Pine Island School in 1956. He worked at McNeilus many years. Recently he drove semi over the road.
He is survived by his wife Joyce Walker who is a retired nurse; one daughter, Christine (Timothy) Edwards of Kasson; three step-sons; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Milbert, mother, Pauline, two brothers, Ben and Roland and two step-sons.
There will be a memorial service for family and friends on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2011, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Mantorville Senior Citizens Center.