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Randy Walker

Obituary

Northwestern football coach Randy Walker has died of an apparent heart attack, the school announced early Friday. Walker, 52, was a native of Troy, Ohio. He was the football coach at Miami of Ohio for nine seasons before leaving to take the Northwestern job in 1999.

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Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

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I met him only a few times but he left a solid impression. I will be thinking about him tonight as Miami tackles NW.

I will miss Coach Walker greatly. he provided us all with some of the best moments of college. My prayers go out to his family

My deepest sympathies to the Walker family on the death of Coach Randy Walker. His all too early death, saddens us all.

Coach Walker always had a kind word for me when I spoke to him. Any football related question I had for him, was always quickly answered, no matter how busy he was.

His legacy will be carried on by the young men that he coached and mentored at Miami of Ohio University and Northwestern University.

I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MY DAUGHETR ATTENED NU THE LAST 4 YEARS ON THE DANCE TEAM, SHARING THE FIELD WITH HIM AND HIS TEAM, JENNI SMITH, AND HAS MUCH RESPECT FOR THE COACH AND THE TEAM. MY FATHER PASSED APRIL 25 OF THIS YEAR, AND JENNI HAD TO COME FORM NU TO CA TO HELP WITH MY MOM AND DAD. WE WERE TALKING OVER SEVERAL DINNERS TOGETHER ABOUT WHAT YOU ARE ALL GOING THROUGH....WE ARE JUST A FEW WEEKS AHEAD OF ALL OF YOU IN THE GRIEVEING PROCESS AND IT IS SO DIFFICULT, SAD, EMOTIONAL...SO...

Friend of Randy's father, and father-in-law and impressed by his successes

I was shocked to hear of Randy's death. I went to Troy High School and graduated with him in 1972. Some of my fondest memories were watching him play football and being a part of our undefeated season. I am proud to say I went to school with Randy, who went on to be not only a successful football player and coach but a great role model and inspiration to young athletes. He will be greatly missed but his memory will live on. My condolences to the Walker family.