Merwyn Walker
June 11, 1936 - November 26, 2016
Obituary
MADISON-Merwyn Walker, age 80, beloved husband, dad and grandpa passed away peacefully on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016, surrounded by his family. He was born June 11, 1936 in Hillsboro, the son of Hartley and Crilla (Caucutt) Walker. He grew up in the Hillsboro area and attended Burr Ridge County Grade School, as well as Hillsboro High School, graduating in 1954. After High School he enlisted in the U.S. Army from 1954-1956. Merwyn attended Madison Business College and graduated with an accounting degree. After graduation he worked for General Causality for 39 years as an accountant. Merwyn was involved with three sons in little league baseball as the manager of the league. He was also a member of Madison Business Men's Association. He enjoyed deer hunting with his sons and friends and watching the Packers and Badgers. He also loved dancing to country music, traveling, golfing and baseball, having once tried out for the St. Louis Cardinals. On June 14, 1958 he married his high school sweetheart, Shirley Novy. After retirement Merwyn and Shirley enjoyed traveling both together and with friends. Merwyn is survived by his wife, Shirley; three sons, Scott (Tina) Walker, Steve (Londa) Walker and Stuart Walker; five grandchildren, Ryan, Megan, Nick, Kayla and Keaton; and his sister, Angeline Boggiano. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 5101 Schofield St, Monona, at 8:30 a.m., on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m., on Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, and at the church from 8 a.m. until the time of the Mass on Saturday. A private burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park at a later date. The family wishes to thank the doctors and nurses at St. Mary's ICU East for trying so hard to give Merwyn the quality of life he was so desperately looking for. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608)221-5420
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Visitation
Fri Dec 2, 2016 @ 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Visitation
Sat Dec 3, 2016 @ 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM CDT
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church Monona • 5101 Schofield St., Monona, WI 53716
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Stephanie Schultz
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I will miss your smiling face!! Thank you for the wonderful conversations, and sending my love and peace to your sweet angel wife.
JR
John Randolph
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Shirley, Scott, Steve & Stuart;
I extend my sincerest condolences to you and your families on the passing of Merwyn.
As you know, I was fortunate enough to be part of the Gang that hunted up at the Big Bear with Wimp. So many years of playing poker, celebrating way too much, and, Oh, Yeah, Deer Hunting! We had up to (13) of us there in that big cabin at times. Ole Cabin 5 was not much more than a rat’s nest but it was home for years as well. So many memories like the Teddy Bear for Ernie and the Deer picture for my Dad (Don) after both of their 50th Anniversary's up there right up to the last few years when my son Zach was able to join us. I certainly miss that companionship with the Walker’s, Knadle’s, Randolph’s and many others over the years.
God Bless You All!!
John and Zach Randolph.
TG
Tim Gill
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Sorry for your loss of your husband, father and brother. Praying for your family Scott.
Tim
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Diane Helt
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My sympathy to Shirley and the whole family. He was always such a nice guy and made sure he acknowledged you when passing him in the hall at General Casualty. He will be missed.
Diane Helt
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Dean Henkel
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My heartfelt condolences to the family. I still can hear Merwyn's laugh which brings a smile to my face. General Casualty has lost another member of its family.
SC
Sharon Carl
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My deepest sympathy to you, Shirley, and your family. Merwyn was one of my most favorite people and always will be. His laugh, smile and sense of humor will be etched in my memory. I was so lucky to see you both recently and share some laughs. All my love and peace.
Sharon Carl
St. Mary's Cardiac Rehab