Gregory Layne Walden

Gregory Layne Walden obituary

Gregory Layne Walden

Gregory Walden Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Cremation Society of Minnesota (First Memorial Funeral Chapel) - Saint Paul from Sep. 17 to Sep. 20, 2025.

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Gregory Layne Walden went home to his Lord and Savior on September 17, 2025, in Saint Paul, Minnesota, after a battle with Squamous Cell Carcinoma at the age of 66.

Born in San Diego, California, he was son to Delbert and Juanita (Reasoner) Walden; brother to Lauren and Julie. Father to Heather (Eric), Heidi and Zachary. Grandfather to Lily, Annabelle and Callum.

Greg was a lifelong truck driver spanning many different forms of transportation, from over the road, towing, fuel, and more. Greg drove over 3 million miles in his career, pushing through many miles across the United States and Canada.

Greg's love for fishing lives on through his children and grandchildren. In lieu of services, family will celebrate Greg's life with a fishing trip to his favorite spot in Bishop, California.

In lieu of flowers. Donations can be made to the Walden Family via https://mealtrain.com/14wwrq.

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