Gordon Everett Walle, 80, of Culver, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2020. Gordon entered into this world on December 10th, 1939 and grew up in the Culver and Salina communities. Gordon graduated from Culver High School in 1957 and married his high school sweetheart, Barbara Cramton on December 28, 1958. He played football for and graduated from Kansas Wesleyan University in 1962 with a degree in economics and remained an active alumni throughout his life. Gordon grew into farming and ranching with his brother Gale, who own in partnership, Walle Brothers Inc. Gordon and Gale established and ran a dairy farm for close to 40 years. He served on the board for Mid-America Dairy for 30 years of his life. Gordon was clothing manager for J.P. Roth and Sons Clothiers for many years. He also managed Borck Brothers Clothing Store in Salina. Gordon embodied the true spirit of grit and determination throughout his life.

Surviving family includes his wife of 61 years, Barbara; daughter, Debra; son, Joseph; brother, Gale; grandchildren, Jacob, Samantha, Gabrielle, and Jessica; great-grandchildren, Willow, Emery, and Harrison. Gordon is preceded in death by his two sons, Jeffrey and Jay and his parents, Opal and William.

A visitation will be held Thursday, November 5th from 4-8 pm with the family receiving friends from 6-7 pm. A funeral service to celebrate Gordon’s life will be held at 1pm, Friday, November 6th at the Ryan Mortuary. The family will meet privately for the graveside services.

Memorials and condolences may be sent to Barbara Walle at 4836 N. Hedville Rd., Culver, KS 67484.