Richard Joseph Walker , Age 83


October 03, 1939 --October 15, 2022

Richard Joseph Walker of Las Vegas, NV passed away peacefully on Oct. 15, 2022. Richard was born on Oct. 3, 1939 in Chicago, IL to Richard and Louise (Giacomo) Walker. Richard attended Morton J. Sterling High School in Cicero, IL. On July 25, 1959 he married Georgia Hula in Cicero, IL. They had three daughters together. Richard served his country in the US Arm from 1959 to 1964. After leaving the Army he began working for Western Electric which led to working for the Bell Telephone Company and the Nevada Test Site. On Aug. 25, 1997 he married Jimmie Renea Wellman in Las Vegas. After retiring from the telephone company, he spent his time between Las Vegas, NV and Baraboo. He enjoyed making 8mm movies of his life and family. He was a fan of the silver screen. He enjoyed boating and fishing on Lake Mead as well as camping and picnicking at Devils Lake.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Loretta and Jeanette and daughter, Kathy.

He is survived by his wife, Jimmie Renea of Las Vegas, NV; sister, Camille Page of Reedsburg, WI; daughters, Melissa (Greg) Garban of Canon City, CO, Marny (Randy) Adrian of Elizabeth, CO; granddaughter, Rachel (Greg) Swank of Lafayette, IN; grandson, Matthew (Kristal) Walker of Columbus, IN and great-granddaughters, Arabella, Evelyn and Winnifred Swank.

Funeral Services for Richard will be held on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022 at 1 p.m. at Redlin-Ertz Funeral Home with Pastor Jonathan Tipton officiating. Visitation will be held from 12 p.m. until the time of service. Burial with military honors will follow at Walnut Hill Cemetery.



Condolences

Ellen Holcomb October 27, 2022

Member of the Presbyterian Church Reedsburg , Wisconsin

So sorry for your Loss, Jimmy.