Edgar A. Walker, 91, of Cromwell, IN formerly of South Bend passed peacefully on November 2, 2026.

He was born on June 11, 1935 in South Bend, IN to H. Ray and M. Grace (Brown) Walker.

As a youth he enjoyed riding his bicycle and exploring the banks of the St. Joe River across his home on Northside Blvd. in River Park. Ed worked as a paperboy delivering the South Bend Tribune and as a teen worked at the local service station pumping gas and working on cars. He regularly attended Albright UMC with his family. Ed graduated from John Adams High School in 1954.

On December 12, 1954 he married Mary F. Jones. They enjoyed 71 years of marriage. Ed was employed by Sears Roebuck Company for 38 years, where his mechanical abilities and his artistic nature came to life. He started as a mechanic in the garage and soon advanced into the display department where he excelled with the holiday window displays. With the elimination of the display department Ed moved into sales. Upon his retirement from Sears he was employed by Curtis TV and Appliances for 10 years.

Ed and Mary raised 4 children and enjoyed family camping and vacations in various states. He also enjoyed boating, fishing, cars and model trains, watching and feeding the birds. His skills as a craftsman allowed him to do woodworking and home improvements.

As a family they attended Albright UMC, Mishawaka, IN and after their move to Lake Wawasee in 1989, Ed and Mary attended Lakeside Chapel, Syracuse, IN.

Ed is survived by his children; Deborah (Michael) Evans of Osceola, IN, Karen Graves of Aliquippa, PA, Greg (Carolin) Walker of Osceola, IN and Brian Walker of Cromwell, IN, 5 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews. Ed was preceded in death by his wife Mary, his parents, brothers; Garfield, Howard and John and a sister, Mary Henkler. 

Services for Ed will be on Monday, November, 9 at 12:00 p.m. at the Palmer Funeral Home – Bubb Chapel, 3910 North Main Street, Mishawaka with a visitation from 11:00 a.m. until service time.

Burial will follow at St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park in Granger, IN.

Online condolences can be made at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.

11/08/2026 djb