William Walker

US NAVY WWII KOREA WALKERW. Thane. Foster father of Robert and Charles Pitsch. Foster grandfather of Chris Pitsch, Melissa Weatherspoon, and Amy Hoffrogge. Foster great grandfather of Alexis, Alex, Megan, Carissa, and Braden. Dear brother of the late James E. Walker, E. Vivian Bollmer, Beatrice Bullock, Marjorie E. Hirth, and Kieran R. Walker. Dear uncle of Patty Hofmann, Jess Bullock, Karen Hine, Robert Walker, Vicki Decker, Larry Hirth, Jr., Buzz Bollmer, Roland Hirth, and the late James E. Walker, Jr. and Joseph Walker. Also survived by numerous great nieces and nephews. Passed away Friday, May 15, 2009. Age 88. Resident of Reading. Former Board member of St. Rita School for the Deaf. Past President of Reading and Harrison Eagles. Commander of Guth Brothers American Legion, Post 111. Mr. Walker was a Kentucky Colonel and benefactor to many other organizations. He hand made rosaries for the U.S. Military. Friends may call at Vorhis & Ryan Funeral Home, 310 Dunn Street, Lockland, Wednesday, May 20, 2009 from 6:00-8:00 PM and again at St. James of the Valley Catholic Church, 411 Springfield Pike, Wyoming, Thursday, May 21, 2009 from 9:00 AM until time of Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Rita School for the Deaf, 1720 Glendale-Milford Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45215, Hospice of Cincinnati, P.O. Box 633597, Cincinnati, OH 45263, or Boys Hope Girls Hope of Cincinnati, 4225 Malsbary Rd., Suite 208, Cincinnati, OH 45242.