I helped Gordon a few times when he recently stayed at the VA. He was a wonderful man and had a good sense of humor. All the staff send their condolences. He will be greatly missed. Take care and God bless your family.
Gordon W. Walker
October 23, 1935 – September 1, 2006

Funeral services will be on Tuesday, September 5, 2006 at 11:30 a.m. at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud for Gordon W. Walker, age 70 of St. Cloud who died Friday, September 1, 2006 at the St. Cloud Hospital. Reverend Gregory Lieser will officiate. Burial will be in North Star Cemetery in St. Cloud.
Friends may call from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Monday and one hour prior to the services on Tuesday at the Daniel Funeral Home, St. Cloud. The St. Cloud Eagles Aerie #622 will pray at 6:30 p.m. followed by the Rice American Legion Post #473 at 7:00 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home in St. Cloud.
Gordon was born on October 23, 1935 in St. Cloud, Minnesota to Albert and Rose (Wuertz) Walker. He served his country in the United States Army. Gordon was a graduate of St. Cloud Technical High School and St. Cloud State College. He married Marianne R. Weimerskirch on July 27, 1963 at Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church in Sauk Centre. Gordon was involved in the optical industry in the St. Cloud area. He founded and operated several optical companies throughout his career. He was a member of St. Peter’s Parish, the St. Cloud Eagles Aerie #622, Sierra Club, Rice American Legion Post #473 and the National Rifle Association.
Gordon enjoyed hunting, shooting sports, reloading, traveling and spending time at the family cabin up north.
Survivors include his wife, Marianne of St. Cloud; son, William and his wife Jill of Nevis; daughter, Lindsay and her husband Jordan of Alborn.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Elaine Plachecki and brother, Albert “Rusty” Walker.
Gordon will be remembered as a wonderful husband and father and will be greatly missed.
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Funeral services will be on Tuesday, September 5, 2006 at 11:30 a.m. at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud. Burial will be in North Star Cemetery in St. Cloud. Friends may call from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Monday and one hour prior to the services on Tuesday at the Daniel Funeral Home, St. Cloud. The St. Cloud Eagles Aerie #622 will pray at 6:30 p.m. followed by the Rice American Legion Post #473 at 7:00 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home in St. Cloud.