Grundy Center Resident Garold 'Red' Walker Remembered at Celebration of Life

93-year-old community member to be honored at March 7th service

Published on Feb. 19, 2026

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A celebration of life for 93-year-old Garold 'Red' Walker of Grundy Center, Iowa will be held on March 7th at 10:30 a.m. at Orchard Hill Church. Walker passed away on February 13th at Creekside Living in Grundy Center, and Abels Funeral and Cremation Service is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Why it matters

Garold 'Red' Walker was a long-time resident of Grundy Center, a small Iowa community, and his passing marks the end of an era for many locals who knew him. The celebration of life service provides an opportunity for the community to come together and honor his memory.

The details

Garold 'Red' Walker was 93 years old at the time of his passing on February 13th. He lived in Grundy Center, Iowa for many decades and was a well-known figure in the local community. The celebration of life service will be held at Orchard Hill Church in Grundy Center on March 7th at 10:30 a.m., with Abels Funeral and Cremation Service assisting the family with the arrangements.

  • Garold 'Red' Walker passed away on February 13, 2026.
  • The celebration of life service will be held on March 7, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.

The players

Garold 'Red' Walker

A 93-year-old long-time resident of Grundy Center, Iowa who passed away on February 13, 2026.

Abels Funeral and Cremation Service

The funeral home assisting the family with the arrangements for Garold 'Red' Walker's celebration of life service.

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The takeaway

The passing of Garold 'Red' Walker, a beloved 93-year-old community member, marks the end of an era for the small town of Grundy Center, Iowa. The celebration of life service on March 7th will allow the community to come together and honor his memory, reflecting on the impact he had on the town over his many decades as a resident.