Ralph "Butch" Walker, beloved husband of Diane (Wallon) Walker passed away on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at St. Joseph's Hospital unexpectedly.
Ralph was predeceased by his parents, Ralph and Agnes "Mae" (Lasher) Walker, daughter Donna, sister Cathy Britton, and brother-in-law Jim Beck.
Surviving besides his wife, Diane, are his children and stepchildren: daughters Dream (Tom) Smith, Patricia (William) Kolb, Suzanne (Heath) Queior, and Shannon (Deiby) Salamando; and sons Jeffrey (Kim) Parody, Ralph (Rikki) Walker, and Kenneth (Kari Jo) Walker.
Ralph also leaves behind his siblings, Patricia Beck and Scott (Judy) Walker along with many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers- and sisters-in-law, and nieces and nephews.
Ralph's greatest pleasures were his family, hunting, and getting together with the Wallon clan for family night dinners. He also enjoyed spontaneous adventures into the wild.
The family would like to extend special appreciation to the offices of Dr. Fiacco and Dr. Mariados, and to Suzanne and Heath for their special care of Ralph.
Calling hours are on Saturday, November 10th from 11:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home at 705 N. Main St., North Syracuse, NY with funeral services following immediately after.