Funeral service was June 16, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sauk Rapids for Lewis R. Walker, age 90, of Rice, who died June 12, 2022, at The St. Cloud Hospital. The Rev. David Hinz officiated and burial was at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery near Little Falls. Visitation was Wednesday at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids and one hour prior to the services Thursday at the church in Sauk Rapids. Rice American Legion Post 473 prayed at 6 p.m.; Eagles Order 622 prayed at 6:30 p.m. followed by Rice Area Sportsmen’s Club at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Lewis was born March 5, 1932, in Popple Creek to Roy and Caroline (Golembeski) Walker. He married Patricia Gainor May 22, 1953, at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in St. Cloud. Lewis was president of Woodcraft Industries until retiring in 2000. He served our country in the United States Army from 1952-54 and lived in the St. Cloud area most all of his life. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Good Shepherd Foundation Board, Rice American Legion Post 473, Riverside Lions Club, Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 622 of St. Cloud, Duck’s Unlimited, Rice Area Sportsmen’s Club, National Kitchen Cabinet Association, Home Builders Association, National Rifle Association, Amateur Trap Shooting Organization and National Hardwood Dimension Manufacturers. He enjoyed his time on the river, fishing especially in Alaska, hunting, traveling, feeding animals especially deer, and snowmobiling in the Swiss Alps.
Survivors include his wife of 69 years, Pat of Rice; niece, Jodi (Rico) Aizcorbe of Sartell; great nieces, Isabella and Abigail; and cats, Cece and Abear. He was preceded in death by his parents; infant brother, Orville and 16 half brothers and sisters.
Obituary, guest book and video tribute available online at www.williamsdingmann.com
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