Richard U. Walker, Sr. 79 of Orrtanna, PA passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025 after a long illness.
Born August 7, 1945 in Hanover, PA, he was the son of the late Adolphus U. & Esther (Dellinger) Walker. Richard is survived by his wife of 55 years, Henrietta J. (Staub) Walker.
He was an active member of St. Paul The Pines Lutheran Church in New Oxford, PA serving as the church treasurer for many years and helping oversee the church cemetery.
Richard was excellent at sport shooting, was an avid hunter, and loved to ride his motorcycle. Family was the most important thing in his life, his wife, children but most of all was his beloved grandchildren and great grandchildren.
In addition to his wife Henrietta, Richard is survived by a son, Richard U. Walker, II of Orrtanna, a daughter, Coree L. Sharrah (Mark) of East Berlin, PA, five grandchildren, Dustin, Chris, Jen, Bradley and Jarod, six great grandchildren, Alyssa, Tylor, Mikayla, Aly, Evan and Sadie, a brother, John Walker of Millsboro, DE and three sisters, Susan Mosser and Sally Weikert both of Gettysburg and Kimberly Smith of New Oxford, PA.
Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at the Monahan Funeral Home in Gettysburg with a close family friend, Rev. Suzanne Elliott, officiating.
Burial will be in St. Paul The Pines Cemetery.
A Viewing will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, May 9, 2025 at the Monahan Funeral Home.
The family suggests memorials to St. Paul The Pines Lutheran Church, 1535 Hunterstown-Hampton Road, New Oxford, Pa 17350.
Online tributes and condolences can be made at monahanfuneralhome.com.
