Robert Lewis Walp, aka “Bob,” was born Sept. 12, 1939, in Seymour, to Lewis and Olive (Marsteller) Walp and passed away on Oct. 17, 2026. He grew up on a farm south of Alamo and graduated from Alamo High School in 1957.
Bob was a professional truck driver and joined the Teamster Union when employed for Brada Miller in Kokomo during the 1960’s and 1970’s. Later in life he worked as an independent truck driver.
Bob enjoyed being with his children, especially in the winter when he took them sledding and ice skating. He was a natural mechanic and could fix just about anything. Bob enjoyed long rides on his Harley Davidson motorcycles, playing pool, eating delicious food and listening to classic rock & roll. He was a natural athlete playing basketball and baseball in high school. Bob was on the Alamo High School 1957 county basketball championship team and played basketball as an adult with the Kokomo Jaycees. Bob enjoyed the outdoors and often camped with his family and friends. He was a kind, gentle and helpful man with a great big sense of humor. He had a green thumb and was fond of animals, having had several cats and dogs throughout his life.
He is survived by his three children, Cathy, Jill and Mark; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sister Shirley Fruits of New Richmond; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Geneva, Betty and Doris; and brother David.
Interment will be in the Walp family plot at the Alamo Cemetery.
If you’d like to remember Bob, please send donations to your local humane society or animal rescue charity.
