Memorials may be given to American Cancer Association or Emphysema Association. Beloved husband of Sue Ford; loving father of Rick A. Jr. (Linda R.), Ron (Cher), and Randy (Vicki) Walker, Leshia Cantyne, and Rob Walker (Theresa); dear brother of Patsy Boedeker (Lester), Pee Wee Cook (Larry), and Glenda Krauch (Neil) Grandfather and Great-Grandfather of several. He was a member of Teamsters Local #604, Masonic Lodge, and was affiliated with New Melle Baptist Church