Lonnie R. Walker was born on September 24, 1935 in Minneapolis, MN to Milen and Cornelia (Proehl) Walker. He grew up and attended school in Minneapolis. At the age of 17, he enlisted in the Marine Corps and served in the Korean War. After the service, he was united in marriage to Marlene Wickersham. The couple made their home in Balsam Lake where they raised four children. Their marriage later dissolved and in 2000 Lonnie met Muriel LaMere. They made their home by Little Blake Lake where he passed away comfortably on Sunday, July 8, 2012. Lonnie loved to watch and feed the birds. He enjoyed watching Westerns, especially John Wayne. He liked using his hands and building things, and liked working in his yard and spending time with his dog, Teddy. Lonnie was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Rickie and sister, Sue. He is survived by sons, Allen Walker, Eric (Michelle) Walker, Owen (Deb) Walker; daughter, Dawn (Douglas) Wayne; eight grandchildren, three great grandchildren; a sister Kay (Ray) Fairbanks and special friend, Muriel LaMere. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 12, 2012 at the Apple River Community Church in Amery, Hwy. 8 and 46. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 11, 2012 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Williamson-White Funeral Home in Amery, as well as the hour prior to the service at the church. Friends may sign an online guest book and view a video tribute at www.williamsonwhite.com. Arrangements were made with the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Amery.