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Russell D. Walker

December 30, 1948 - January 09, 2014

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Obituary For Russell D. Walker

December 30, 1948 - January 9, 2014

Walker, Russell D., age 65, on Thursday, January 9, 2014 of Whitehall.

Beloved husband of Karen (Monro) Walker; father of Emily and Theresa Walker; son of the late Norbert and Sarah Ann Walker; brother of Carl (Marlynne) Walker and the late Ronald (survived by Patricia) Walker; Kenneth Walker, R. Raymond (survived by Karen) Walker, and Susan Walker. Russell was a retired teacher for the Trinity Area School District, where he taught Reading and English for 35 1/2 years. He was also an avid gardener who was interested in environmentally-friendly gardening techniques. Russell was a passionate supporter of the Whitehall Public Library. As a teenager, he was the second page ever hired by the library. He had a nine-year tenure on the Whitehall Public Library's Board of Trustees, serving as Board President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Allegheny County Library Association representative. Russell recently took an active role in the Friends of Whitehall Library.

Friends will be received at the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227 on Saturday from 6-8 p.m. and Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral prayer on Monday morning at 9:15. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin Church at 10:00 a.m. If desired, family suggests contributions to the Whitehall Public Library, 100 Borough Park Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15236.

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  • December 11, 2019

    Karen, Emily, Theresa, and Russ's Family, I had the opportunity to work with Russ for many years at Trinity Middle and Trinity North. He was the greatest. guy!! He was always trying to improve on his teaching==he was so dedicated to his students. He was also very funny and he could turn a tough situation into a comedy in no time. I have moved to Florida so I will not be able to attend any services which I am sorry to miss. You can rest assured that I personally know that Russ made a huge impact on his students and touched their lives in many ways. He was always an inspiration to everyone who knew him. He will be sorely missed!! One quick story I remember I had skipped work to golf with my sisters in a golf outing. I was getting ready to tee off and I heard someone yelling my name. I turned to see Russ and he wanted to know why I wasn't in school--I was a little scared but then I looked at him and I asked why he wasn't in school and we both started laughing!! Just a great all around guy with a love for reading just like the rest of us bookworm reading specialists. There are special people in our lives who never leave us, even after they are gone and that is Russ. Love and prayers to your family, Love, Maureen Witting and family

  • December 11, 2019

    This month it will be two years since I first met Russ. In that time period I have come to know Russ to be a true " Gentleman" in every sense of the word. It was a real pleasure to work with Russ on the Library Board. Both the Whitehall Public Library and the Whitehall community became better places because of Mr. Russ Walker. He will be missed by so many people. Many prayers go to Karen and her family.

  • December 11, 2019

    Mrs. Walker, we are so sorry for the loss of Mr. Walker. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We have nice memories from Trinity East.

  • December 11, 2019

    We can't believe our dear friend is gone. We have known Russ and Karen for some time now, developing a friendship through high school marching band. What great times we had volunteering at various functions, and on band trips! Russ had such an awesome sense of humor; we will miss his stories. My (Kate's) favorite story was when he was in elementary school, and at the end of the day when the office announced that "all walkers are now dismissed...", Russy left, not sure why he had to walk home! Still makes me giggle!! Rest in peace, our dear friend. You will be sorely missed.

  • December 11, 2019

    My deepest sympathy to Russ's family. Russ was one-of-a-kind, devoted to his family, his teaching, and his community. I enjoyed our years of teaching together at North. Russ will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by many.

  • December 11, 2019

    Rest in peace my dear brother-in-law. Love you! Karen, Emily and Theresa my heart is with you. Love you all

  • December 11, 2019

    Heartfelt condolences to Karen, Emily and Theresa.

  • December 11, 2019

    Russ was a wonderful teacher who was truly loved by his students. Both Russ and Karen were great coworkers whom I will never forget. Karen, my heart goes out to you. I will be thinking of you in the days ahead and pray for God to give you and your family the strength you need to deal with your loss. Sue

  • December 11, 2019

    Our prayers are with Karen and the girls at the loss of their husband and father.

  • December 11, 2019

    Karen, my deepest sympathy on your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers, and we will remember Russ in our school prayers next week. Janet Escovitz, St Malachy School

  • December 11, 2019

    I love you my brother.

  • December 11, 2019

    We are very sorry to hear of Russ' s passing. Our prayers are with Karen and the girls, and his extended family.

  • December 11, 2019

    My deepest sympathy to Karen, Emily, Theresa, and family. I've only known Russ for a short period of time working with him on the board of the Friends of the Whitehall Public Library, but in that short time he became a friend to me. He was truly devoted to the Library for many, many, years and will be sadly missed by all who knew him and worked with him. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you in your loss and will continue to be with you in the days ahead. Prayerfully, Joan Comstock

  • December 11, 2019

    It has been my honor to know Russ Walker. Russ was devoted to his family, his community and more specifically his public library. The Whitehall Library will never know another like him. He is sorely missed by his library 'family' and we will treasure his memory forever.

  • December 11, 2019

    Mrs. Walker, Im so sorry to hear the sad news of Mr Walkers passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very sad time.

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