Keith WALKER
- Born: 28 Aug 1934, South Dakota, USA
- Marriage: Catherine Mary MORRISON about 1957
- Died: 14 Feb 2007, Florida, USA at age 72
Noted events in his life were:
• Residence: Rockford, 1966, Winnebago County, Illinois, USA. usher at cousin Robert Scott's wedding
• Obituary: Gainesville Sun, The (FL), 2007, Florida, USA. WALKER, KEITH EVAN, 72 Popular Grove - Keith Evan Walker, age 72 of Poplar Grove, and formerly of the central Florida area passed away Wednesday, February 14, while in St. Anne Center. Keith was born August 28, 1934, in Mitchell, South Dakota, to Kenneth Ellsworth and Lila Margaret (Scott) Walker. Keith graduated from Mt. Vernon High School where he played basketball and 6-man football and achieved state awards for public speaking and debate. He attended Dakota Wesleyan College in Mitchell and graduated from University of Iowa with a degree in Communication and Theatre in 1957. Keith married Catherine "Kit" Morrison in Rockford. He served in the Army during the Korean Conflict. He won national awards in Toastmaster competitions. He maintained a career in broadcasting and radio station ownership his entire life in Iowa, Illinois and Florida. While living in northern Illinois he worked for WRRR radio, WTVO and WREX television stations. He was the founder of WKWL 104.9 FM radio station (now WXRX). Keith enjoyed being "Pop" to his grandchildren, spending time on beaches with family, farming, and being an avid Florida Gator sports fan. He is survived by his mother of DeLeon Springs, FL; son, Scott (Alison) Walker of Gainesville, FL; and three daughters, Kristi (Jim) Franseen of Poplar Grove, IL, Kim (Keith) McGuigan of Orlando, FL and Kara (John) Hoblick of DeLeon Springs; grandchildren Catherine "Katie", Sarah, Margaret "Maggie" Franseen; Stewart, Westleigh, Kent Walker, Kevin Spaulding; Johnny, Kyla, and Jake Hoblick; brother, Dennis (Shannon) Walker, of Tolland CT; and mother-in-law Rosemary Morrison. He was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Kit, and his father. Cremation rites have been accorded. A public service will be held in Florida at a later date to be determined by the family. Special thanks to A.K. Kilburn, Heartland Hospice, Anam Care, and St. Anne Center. Memorials may be made to Heartland Hospice or Alzheimer's Association. To light a candle or sign the online guestbook visit www.buckwheelerhyland.com
Keith married Catherine Mary MORRISON about 1957. (Catherine Mary MORRISON was born about 1938 in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, USA and died on 13 May 1997 in Lake County, Florida, USA.)
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