Rusty Dean Walker

Rusty Dean Walker obituary, Ankeny, IA

Rusty Dean Walker

Upcoming Events

Jul

26

Celebration of Life

3:30 p.m.

Yankee Clipper

312 SW Maple St #2915, Ankeny 50023

Send Flowers

Rusty Walker Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Memorial Services of Iowa at Ankeny Memorial (MSI) on Jul. 21, 2025.

Publish in a newspaper

Rusty Dean Walker, 58, died peacefully on Friday, July 18, 2025, at Royal Oaks Nursing Home in Urbandale, Iowa.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 3:30 pm in his honor, at Yankee Clipper, 312 S.W. Maple Street, Ankeny, Iowa, on Saturday, July 26, 2025.
Rusty was born on December 26, 1966, in Sioux City, Iowa. He lived most of his life in Ankeny, Iowa. Rusty enjoyed the simple things in life like hunting and fishing, playing cribbage with friends and family, cooking and bonfires.
Rusty is survived by his daughter, Rachel Walker of Austin, TX; sisters, Debra (Joel) Twardokus of Mayville, WI and Darcy (Tim) Fitzgerald of Chariton, Iowa; sister-in-law, Teri Walker of Ankeny, Iowa; and several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ronald and Janice Walker of Ankeny and brother, Randy Walker, also of Ankeny.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

How to support Rusty's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Rusty Walker's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Upcoming Events

Jul

26

Celebration of Life

3:30 p.m.

Yankee Clipper

312 SW Maple St #2915, Ankeny 50023

Send Flowers