Mr. Walkup was a WWII United States Army veteran and expert marksman. He was a member of the American Legion Post in Lady Lake, Florida, and retired from Auburn Gear in 1988. He loved spending time with his family, playing cards, hunting and fishing, and playing golf. He also enjoyed taking care of his yard and flowers and gardening.
Survivors include: Daughter, Brenda and Ed Froelich of Kendallville. Daughter, Kathy Zimmerman of Kendallville. Two Grandsons, Todd Froelich of Kendallville and Arthur Allen of Wisconsin. Two granddaughters, Amy and Neal Sloffer of Fort Wayne and Stacy and Brian Natkin of Witchita Falls, Texas. Three great grandchildren, Abigail, Zachary and Mackenzie Sloffer all of Fort Wayne. Sister, Ruth Hall of Belle, West Virginia. Sister-in-law, Pearl Walkup Schmader of Kendallville. Many nieces and nephews.
He was also preceded in death his daughter, Barbara Allen, October 31, 2004, and his grandson, Shane Zimmerman, June 25, 1982.
Services were entrusted to Hite Funeral Home of Kendallville, Indiana.
Mr. Walkup was a WWII United States Army veteran and expert marksman. He was a member of the American Legion Post in Lady Lake, Florida, and retired from Auburn Gear in 1988. He loved spending time with his family, playing cards, hunting and fishing, and playing golf. He also enjoyed taking care of his yard and flowers and gardening.
Survivors include: Daughter, Brenda and Ed Froelich of Kendallville. Daughter, Kathy Zimmerman of Kendallville. Two Grandsons, Todd Froelich of Kendallville and Arthur Allen of Wisconsin. Two granddaughters, Amy and Neal Sloffer of Fort Wayne and Stacy and Brian Natkin of Witchita Falls, Texas. Three great grandchildren, Abigail, Zachary and Mackenzie Sloffer all of Fort Wayne. Sister, Ruth Hall of Belle, West Virginia. Sister-in-law, Pearl Walkup Schmader of Kendallville. Many nieces and nephews.
He was also preceded in death his daughter, Barbara Allen, October 31, 2004, and his grandson, Shane Zimmerman, June 25, 1982.
Services were entrusted to Hite Funeral Home of Kendallville, Indiana.
Family Members
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Howard Alexander Walkup
1898–1924
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Mary Gertrude "Gerty" Walkup Bryant
1900–1994
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Philip Shotwell "Phil" Walkup
1901–1968
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Charles Roy Walkup
1903–1976
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Ethel Mildred Walkup Scruggs
1905–1992
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Mamie Alice Walkup Jones
1910–1982
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Loren Edward Walkup
1911–1995
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Ulysses Ray Walkup
1914–1983
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George Lake Walkup
1916–1991
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Jasper Lawrence Walkup
1916–1985
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William Lester "Billy" Walkup
1917–1941
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Rena Ruth Walkup Hall
1919–2014
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Madeline Gray Walkup
1921–1921
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