Steven E. Walker, 68, passed away July 25, 2018 in Indianapolis, IN. Steve was born on June 13, 1950 in Wolf Lake, IN to Wilma Marniece (Schlotterback) and Merle Merrell Walker. Steve graduated from Albion Jefferson High School in Albion, IN in 1968. Steve started working in 1963, first as a farm hand, then Monsanto until serving in the US Army from 1970-71. Back home in northern Indiana he worked as a caretaker for the Merry Lea Environmental Center and then with Kreager Brothers in construction. On June 3, 1980 he married Karen D Roller and moved to Indianapolis, IN starting a career as a Sprinkler Fitter in Fire Protection. Steve retired in 2005 and was a 39-year member of U.A. Local 669.
Steve enjoyed muscle cars and NASCAR, liked working out of doors, and enjoyed doing projects around the home. Steve enjoyed people and always had their best interest at heart. His positive outlook, sincere smile, and sense of humor along with his concern for others will be remembered by many friends and acquaintances he met throughout his life.
Growing up on a farm, Steve always had pets in his life. His calm soft spoken personality gave the animals a true sense of trust. After moving to Westfield, IN, Steve assumed the role of “cat herder” when, for various reasons, cats seemed to know they would find a safe place with food, health care and lots of love on the five-acre plot. His favorite time of the day with his animals for many years was taking the dog for a walk and having the cats follow along behind, each getting the attention they needed.
Steve is preceded in death by his parents, brother-in-law Russell Luce and two nephews, Bryan Walker and Kaleb Luce. He will be remembered and missed by his family including his wife of 38 years, Karen; his siblings Kay Luce, Jackie Estep (Gene), Linn Walker and Neil Walker (Liz); in-laws Craig and Kathy Roller, Caroline Roller and Kevin Roller; and several nieces and nephews.
There will be no service at this time. As a tribute to Steve, memorial contributions may be made to any charitable organization that provides love and care for any animal.
Suzanne P Mountz says
To Karen, you don’t know me but I read the obituary for your husband & just felt the need to message you as I also “lost” my husband last year. He was 69 & died from a very fast progressing form of ALS. So, I very much feel your loss & I noticed it appears you don’t have children, which may make it all that much harder. Though I was married 23 years I didn’t marry until late in life so I also don’t have children. The best words I can offer you are to find a support group if possible as you may want to talk about it & a group will help. Try to be good to yourself, try to sleep & eat, & find people to talk to who will really listen. Be careful as grief can impair judgement in all sorts of ways. And, never let anyone tell you how to grieve. While there are some similarities, each person’s grief is unique to them. Again, I am so sorry for your loss & while this isn’t much, please know I will have you in my thoughts. Suzanne