Richard L. Walker

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Bishop Watterson High School John Carroll University Ohio State University United States Naval Academy University of Toledo

Richard Walker Obituary

WALKER Richard L. Walker, recently of Las Vegas, NV, age 79, died Monday January 14, 2013. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio and formerly married to Eleanor D. Walker of Columbus. He is survived by Eleanor and their children, Thomas (spouse, Dianna), Kim (Dick Kurth) and Brad (Angela); grandchildren, Danny, Thomas, and Lauren Kurth, Lennon and Sienna Walker. He served in the US Army as a Lieutenant. He was a graduate of John Carroll University, inducted into the JCU Hall of Fame, with Masters Degree from OSU. He was a History teacher and head football coach at Watterson HS (Columbus, OH - where his 1966 team won the State of Ohio Football Championship), assistant coach at the University of Toledo, US Naval Academy, The Ohio State University (5 Big Ten Championships, National Championship), New England Patriots, Pittsburgh Steelers (2 Super Bowl Championships) and stints with the USFL and CFL. "Dick" ("Doak") Walker was born of less than privileged means, however, a chance meeting led to a "try out" and eventual football scholarship at John Carroll University that changed his life potential and trajectory. He devoted his career to the development and betterment of young men, and people in general. The experiences he gained, people he met, and those he influenced during his lifetime - are his legacy. With regard to this legacy, he died one of the wealthiest men on the planet. There will be no funeral arrangements. A memorial mass and reception will be held in Columbus, Ohio January 26, 2013 at Bishop Watterson H.S. The mass, performed by the Rev. Michael Watson, will begin at 11 a.m. with reception at 12Noon. The family wishes that, in lieu of flowers, donations be designated to the "Bishop Watterson Football Coaches Legend Endowment Fund." Interested individuals may make their gifts out to "Bishop Watterson High School," with the fund named in the memo line, and mailed to Watterson HS (attn: Jenifer Rasor), 99 East Cooke Rd., Columbus, OH 43214, or contact Jenifer direct at (614) 268-3041. Email: [email protected]

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jan. 18 to Jan. 20, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Richard Walker

13 Entries

Frank M. Evans

December 20, 2023

Coach Walker,
You inspired me to do things in my life which I would not have done had I not known you. To His family I express my heartfelt condolences.
Take care Coach as you go home.

Frank Evans

July 23, 2013

Coach Walker was a friend and colleague of mine at Etowah High School in Woodstock, GA. He was a man of simple means, but a man of multiple talents. May he rest in peace and continue his love of coaching.

Chuck Slater
Woodstock, GA

Don Kasser

February 2, 2013

To the Walker Family:
My heartfelt sympathy and condolences to you all. May his role model in life be carried through everyone who knew him. He was a great person who touched so many hearts in so many ways. May all of you find much comfort through the happy memories that he leaves behind. God bless & take care!

Barber, The Razor's Edge Salon,

Pete Johnson

January 26, 2013

Coach Walker was a great coach and friend. I'm glad I got to spend time with him last fall. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

jim Reiser

January 24, 2013

As the Diocesan Athletic Director in the late fifties and early sisties, i use to have breakfast with Dick every Saturday morning during Watterson grade school basketball season.
He was a great mentor for me. I will remember him in my prayers. Jim Reiser

Jill Payne

January 24, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts are with the family!

Jill (Gerlach) Payne

January 22, 2013

Sympathies to the Walker family! Dick was an interesting and good man! Thanks for serving your country! RIP . . .

Clifton Sr. & Dona Nelson

January 22, 2013

Our condolence goes out to the Family members of the coach! Continue your coaching as you travel the spirit world, Much Repect, and may you have safe passage.

January 22, 2013

Coach, Mrci & I will keep you and your loved ones in our thoughts and prayers.

Diane Lohnes

January 21, 2013

Oh Coach...I will miss that sweet smile and your great football stories. Rest in piece my friend.

Jim Favret

January 21, 2013

Walker Family,
As his obituary says, his legacy is all of us that he taught and mentored. I may not remember the history lessons, but I'll never forget the teacher. Thanks Mr. Walker. May God keep you and your family in His heart. J.Favret '65.

January 21, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends. May you look to God for comfort in your time of sorrow.

Carolyn Walker Addona

January 18, 2013

Uncle Dick, I love you and will miss you terribly. I'm so glad I got to see you last year in Vegas. My love, prayers, and deepest sympathies to Aunt Eleanor, cousins Brad, Kim, and Tom, and their children.

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