Richard Lee Walker, of Wellington, Kansas, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at Via Christi St. Francis in Wichita, Kansas at the age of 91.

Richard was born the son of John and Edna (Hurt) Walker on September 24, 1932 in Wellington, Kansas. He attended schools locally and graduated from Wellington High School in the Class of 1950.
Richard and Sharon Norris were united in marriage at the First Baptist Church in Wellington, Kansas on February 28, 1964. Together they celebrated 59 years of marriage.

Richard worked for the Santa Fe Railroad as a Brakeman-Conductor for 40 years before his retirement in 1996. He was a fan of the Kansas City Chiefs and enjoyed watching and rooting for them on Sundays. Richard was a collector of guns and trains that he would accumulate during his travels to many different train shows over the years. He also had a passion for woodworking and making model airplanes. Most of all, Richard loved spending time with his family and making memories with them.

Survivors include his wife, Sharon Walker; daughter, Julie (Mario) Aguilar; grandchildren: Zane (Liz) Aguilar, Sage (Brandi) Aguilar, Brady (Pam) Walker, Bailey (Brett Clark) Walker; great grandchildren: Clara Aguilar, Micah Aguilar, Emma Walker, Hunter Clark, Kasten Clark, and baby Aguilar on the way.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Edna Walker; son, Curtis Walker; brother, Bob Walker; and sister, Merlene Basinger.

A viewing will be held at the funeral home on Sunday, December 10, 2023, from 2:00 to 6:00 pm.

A private internment will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established with the First Baptist Church and the National Kidney Foundation . Contributions can be left with the funeral home.

Frank Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.