Dane Walker

December 29, 1930 - August 3, 2020

Danny Dane Walker, 89, passed away on August 3, 2020 at Witham Memorial Hospital in Lebanon, Indiana. He was born on December 29, 1930 in Boone County, Indiana, a son of the late Wayne G. and Mary Lucille (Adams) Walker. He was a 1949 graduate of Jackson Township High School. He married Julia A. “Judy” (Ragsdale) Walker on the Ragsdale family farm on November 17, 1949. They had recently celebrated 70 loving years together. He served in the National Guard early in their marriage. Dane was a livestock dealer continuing in some capacity of the business all his life. He, his father, and brother owned and operated the Boone County Sale Barn in Lebanon for several years. Dane renamed it the Boone County Livestock Center, Inc. when he became the sole owner. He was a member of Elks Lodge #635, being awarded Elk of the Year during his membership with them, and former member of American Legion #610 in Lebanon. When he was a trustee at the Elks, he was in charge of the kitchen. Due to that experience he collected and perfected many different recipes continuing to cook and share with family and friends even up to the day before he became ill. Dane and Judy became involved with the Boone County Cancer Society when their daughter, Diann, was diagnosed with breast cancer and received several awards over the years for their philanthropic efforts. Among them are the Indiana Pacers Indiana Heroes award, Aaron Stookey Spirit of Philanthropy, Sagamore of the Wabash and July 4th Parade Marshalls. They held their Annual Cancer Benefit for 17 years with all proceeds going to the Boone County Cancer Society. At their last benefit in November 2019, they included the celebration of their 70th wedding anniversary asking that in lieu of gifts donations be made to BCCS. At this benefit they exceeded their goal of raising $300,000 in the 17 years they had done the benefits. Dane was well-known for his pickles. He always had them with him because there would always be someone wanting to buy them. Dozens of the pickles were sold at their benefits along with pies and baked goods he had made. Survivors include: Wife: Judy Walker of Lebanon Daughters: Dana A. Brown of Brownsburg Deanna K. Walker of Lebanon Son-in-law: Richard L. Lowe of Lebanon Four Grandchildren: Alana C. (Adam) Hart of Lebanon Darren R. Lowe of Winter Park, Colorado Juliann K. Lowe Bret M. McGinley of Lebanon Three Great Grandchildren: Nathan Allen Brandon Allen Tyler Lowe Many Nieces and Nephews In addition to his parents, Dane was preceded in death by a daughter, Judy Diann Lowe, brother, Darnell Walker and son-in-law, Rick Brown. Funeral Services with Elks Rites are planned for 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 8, 2020 at Myers Mortuary, 1502 North Lebanon Street, in Lebanon, Indiana with Patty Jones officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday at the funeral home in Lebanon. Interment will follow services at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lebanon. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to the Boone County Cancer Society, 117 West Elm Street, Lebanon, 46052 or to the charity of the donor’s choice.