Arlan Lee Walker

October 16, 1943 - October 23, 2021

Arlan L. Walker, 78, of Wapakoneta, died peacefully at his home, 4:20 a.m., Sat. Oct. 23, 2021. He was born Oct. 16, 1943, in Charleston, WV, the son of Breman Clarence & Beulah Mae (Holmes) Walker, who preceded him in death. On Nov. 4, 1972, he married Doris Jean Sherven, and she survives. Other survivors include, 2 children, Nicole D. (Josh) House, Milford, OH, Eric L. (Crystal) Walker, Wapakoneta, 5 grandchildren, Madeline Jean, Allison Christine, and Gabrielle Nicole House, Arlan James ‘A.J.’ and Henry Lee Walker, a sister, Linda (BJ Benach) Walker, Henderson, NV, a sister-in-law, Sue Walker, many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by 4 brothers, Ivan, Rishel, Theodore “Ted”, and Glen, and 3 sisters, Theda Walker, Loretta Conner, and Emogene Walker. Arlan retired as a welder at General Dynamics, Lima. He also worked at Chrysler Airtemp, Dayton, and was on the staff at the Auglaize Co. Veterans Service Commission. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Infantry, and was stationed in Germany. He later was a member of the Ohio National Guard. Arlan was a member of the Wapakoneta V.F.W. Post #8445, and the Amvets Post #333. His other memberships included the Hamer Lodge, #167 F. & A.M.; the Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite, Valley of Dayton; the Antioch Shrine, Dayton, OH; and the Kentucky Colonels. He always was willing to help someone, and enjoyed fishing, hunting, woodworking, gardening, and traveling. Arlan was an excellent cook, and one of his favorite dishes was his biscuits and gravy. He liked country music, especially George Jones, and spending time with his grandchildren. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thurs. Oct. 28, 2021, at the Eley Funeral Home & Crematory, St. Rt. 501, Wapakoneta. Burial will follow in the Fairmount Cemetery, where military rites will be conducted by the Wapakoneta V.F.W. Post #8445. The family will receive friends from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. Wed. at the funeral home, where a masonic memorial service will be 7:00 p.m. Memorials may be directed to the Auglaize County Humane Society or the Auglaize Co. Veterans Service Commission. Condolences may be expressed at the www.eleyfuneralhomeandcrematory.com.