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1948
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Gary Walker Obituary
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 24, at Ord Memorial Chapel. The Rev. Tom Burkholder will officiate. Military honors will be presented by Ord VFW Post 7029 and American Legion Post 38. Cremation will take place following the service.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Ord Memorial Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Nebraska Sheriffs' Association and the VA Medical Center in Omaha. Ord Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Gary Donald Walker was born July 10, 1948, in Loup City to Donald E. and Marjorie L. (Hurlburt) Walker. He was raised on the family farm south of Loup City and received his education at Wiggle Creek and graduated from Loup City High School in 1966.
Gary served in the United States Army from April 1968 to January 1970. He returned to Loup City and began his lifetime career in law enforcement. Gary served in police and sheriff's departments in many Nebraska towns from 1970 until his passing.
On Aug. 16, 1975, Gary was united in marriage to R. Irene Burt at Wolbach. For the past 21 years they made their home in Ord.
He was a member of the Nebraska Sheriffs' Association and Police Association, the NRA and Calamus Vigilance Committee. He enjoyed attending gun shows and auctions. He liked watching old Western movies and enjoyed old western guns.
Survivors include his wife, Irene, of Ord; two sisters and brothers-in-law, JoAnn and Duane Scott of Arcadia and Cindy and Curt Nagel of Goddard, Kan.; six nieces and nephews, Shelly and Kevin Keene of Omaha, Shannon and Mark Hendrickson and Shane and Krista Scott, all of Broken Bow, Sheila Furgison of Holdrege, Bradley and Megan Nagel of Newton, Kan., and Lori and Daniel Glosson of Columbia, Mo.; and 15 great-nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Rita Ann Walker; and parents-in-law, Harry and Alta Burt.
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Darren Melching
August 28, 2021
I worked for Gary at Loup City Police Department 1991-92 and 1995-96. He was a good man. I loved working for him. He was one of my few friends I had while I lived in Nebraska. He was humorous in his own way. I always looked forward to seeing him when we come out to see family in Nebraska. The last time I seen him was 2 yrs ago when I met with him and Darryl (Doc) Harris at the old snack shop in Loup City. He defiantly made an impression on me that will last the rest of my life. When I do come out to Nebraska it will not be the same.
Jim Kociemba
August 23, 2021
I remember play days at rockville in grade school, and talking to and trading guns over 50 years.
I have many that I got from Gary and will always enjoy them. But most of all I will miss talking
to him and having lunch and laughing. Hope to see you in Heaven. You will be missed.
Mary Mckay
August 23, 2021
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. Rest in Paradise my friend. My sincere Condolences to Irene and family ✝
Doc Humrich
August 22, 2021
We were saddened to hear of Gary’s passing. He was always fun to be around and quite the wheeler-dealer. He livened up many gun shows over the years. Our sympathy to all his family. God Bless
Doc & Linda Humrich
Marjorie Shade
August 22, 2021
Fly high Gary into the arms of God, know you & your family are in my thoughts and prayers, Marge Shade , classmate 1966.
Betsy Dubas
August 21, 2021
Dan and I wish to extend our deepest sympathy to you at this sad time. Won't be able to attend the services, but please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May Gary rest in peace.
Michael F. Janulewicz
August 20, 2021
I will miss Gary he was a great help to me when I started my LEO career in Loup City in the early seventies, Then he at LCPD and off and on when needed at Sherman County S.O. To soon gone from this earth. A salt of the earth person!
August 19, 2021
I will miss visiting and trading with Gary, My dad and
I traded with Gary and his dad Don. I eat several meals at at Dons house. Prayers to Gary's Family In your time of sorrow . Raymond L Fox Brewster NE
Joyce Goc
August 19, 2021
I have known Gary and his family for many years, will miss seeing him and visiting with him. My sincere condolences to the Walker family.
Steve Rakosky
August 19, 2021
So sorry for you're loss. Prayers to the family.
Dee Stepanek- Crane
August 19, 2021
Thoughts and prayers your way Irene. We spent alot of evening at Nesibas cafe. And Gary would come in for coffee. Miss those days. God bless
Bud Brayton
August 19, 2021
Gary was always an interesting person to talk to. I have known him since he married my cousin Irene. He will be missed.
Calvin Fieldgrove
August 19, 2021
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Craig and Cherilyn leth
August 19, 2021
Such a wonderful guy! He would show up at all the gun shows and visit with all of us vendors. We will miss him greatly and we send thoughts and prayers to the family.
Mary Reab
August 19, 2021
I am so sorry to hear about Gary. My prayers are with you Irene. I will always remember thinking that he was one of the good guys!
Joyce Goc
August 19, 2021
My condolences to the Walker family
Gerald Woodgate
August 18, 2021
Heaven awaits you OLD FRIEND
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