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Danny Gene Walker
Danny Gene Walker
Iowa City
Danny Gene Walker died peacefully at his home Friday, June 3, 2022, following a long illness.
He was born Feb. 15, 1940, in Rockford, Ill., the son of Richard L. and Mary (Elder) Walker. Dan attended the Waterloo schools, graduating in 1959 from West High School. Following graduation, he joined the Navy. After his discharge from the service, he hitch hiked around the world and lived in Australia for two years.
Danny was employed by the U.S. Post office for 30 years, delivering mail to the residents and Milk bones to their dogs. He retired in 1997.
He married Linda Villhauer Henry in Iowa City on April 8, 1989.
Per his request, Dan will be cremated. He never liked the limelight and has chosen not to have a service. Please celebrate Dan in your own way or with a contribution to the Iowa City Animal Shelter.
He is survived by his wife, Linda; daughter, Angie (David) Davis; his sister, Mary Sue (Robert) Parkhurst of Washburn; brother, Mike of Cedar Falls, sister-in-law, Pat Walker of Orient, Ohio; brothers-in-law. Lou (Marcy) Villhauer of Iowa City and Kalvin (Jennifer) Villhauer of West Branch; and his sheltie, Miz Ruby. He also is survived by several nieces, nephews and extended family members.
Preceding him were his parents; brother, Richard; grandson, Marcus; and niece, Darcie.
Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.lensingfuneral.com.
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