Arthur R. Walker

Arthur R. Walker, 88, Mandan, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2015, at Sanford Health, Bismarck, North Dakota. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 AM, Wednesday, April 1, 2015, at Mandan United Methodist Church, Mandan with Rev. Bruce Adams officiating. Visitation is scheduled for one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be in the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery.

Arthur was born on the farm west of Selfridge on January 19, 1927, to John and Magdelina (Bickel) Walker Sr. After moving into Selfridge as a young man, he began his own trucking business, Walker Trucking, which he owned and operated for 44 years. On October 9, 1952, he was drafted into the US Army and served his time in Korea. After returning to Selfridge, he married Virginia Witchich on April 9, 1960. In 1968 they moved to McLaughlin, South Dakota. In later years Art discontinued his trucking business and they moved to Mandan. Arthur was a Golden Gloves boxer for many years and the state champion in 1951. His main hobby was working, he loved to work. He was a member of the American Legion, VFW, and Eagles.

He is survived by one daughter, Renae Guttman, Rockledge, Florida; two brothers, Lawrence (Darlene) Walker, Bozeman, Montana, and Herman (Gladys) Walker, Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Arthur was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Virginia; brothers, Adam, John, George, Jake, Albert, and Sam; sisters, Amelia Feist, Magdelina Feist, Elsie Moser, Loretta Hill, and two infant sisters.