Walter D. "Wally" Campbell Sr., of Antigo, died Thursday, March 7, 2013 at his son's home in Statesville, NC. He was 74 years old. He was born on August 17, 1938 in Milwaukee, WI a son of Harry Arvil and Mary Elizabeth "Betty" (Ahrendt) Campbell. He met the love of his life Gale J. Knight on February, 18, 1973, they were married on March 31, 1995 in Waukesha. She survives.
He served in the United States Army from 1958-1959.
He was employed at Lockwood Graters and Waukesha Bearings in Antigo before moving to Waukesha and becoming employed as a computer machinist at Accurate Products Manufacturing Corp. He retired in 2006 and moved back to Antigo in 2009.
He was a Milwaukee Brewers, Green Bay Packers and NASCAR fan. He enjoyed playing bingo, camping, watching fireworks and spending time with family.
In addition to his wife survivors include nine children, Vickie (Tim) Vallejo, Milwaukee, Walter "Buddy" (Kathy) Campbell Jr., Antigo, Greg Campbell, Waukesha, David Campbell, Rob (fiancé Marcy) Essert, Antigo, Laura (Todd) Rochester, Waukesha, Mike (Jenny) Campbell, Cudahy, Matt Campbell, Cudahy and Pat (Amanda) Campbell, Statesville, NC; 17 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a sister, Judy (Ken) Pranke, Summit Lake. He is further survived by other family and friends.
He was preceded in death by an infant son, John Campbell; three granddaughters, Amanda, Starr and Emily; and a sister, Barbara "Bobbi" Drost.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday at 5 p.m. at Bradley Funeral Home with Rev. Nancy Richmond officiating. Visitation will be 2 p.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home.
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we will all truely miss you your smile your goofy attitude, thanks for all the good memories..
you will truley be miss we will miss your wonderful smile and miss watching the fireworkes with you when we got the time to so glad we got to see you before you left this world we love you and miss you, we will never forget you.
love jonathon sr and family
Did a lot of things with Wally when I was a teenager. Went fishing, worked on cars, picnics, etc. I remember clearly as if it happened yesterday an accident we had in Wally's '54 Mercury. Luckily for us that car was built like a tank or I may not have been here to write this. The telephone pole we hit struck right in front of my door, (passenger), the car spun around and rolled over, again luckily it was a tank.
Still can see the windshield buckling as we rolled over. We walked away without any harm to speak of. Wally nearly drowned after falling in to Lake Michigan off the Government Pier while we were perch fishing, as we did a lot back then. Pulled Wally out with a Life Preserver on a rope and only good luck that he could grab it. The Lake was pretty rough that day. Used to catch so many perch we had to stop fishing because we couldn't carry any more. Lot's more to say but you don't have all day to read this, so.....
so sorry for your loss
We met Mr. Wally a few years ago and immediately took a liking to him and Ms. Gale. We have shared many a smile and laughs. Mr. Wally will be greatly missed.
Steve and Barb Combs
Uncle Wally, at the Madison Rhythm & Booms fireworks show. This was an event he thoroughly enjoyed, and never missed. He loved fireworks and being with his family. Uncle Wally, I will think of you every time I see a firework, (or an F-16 flying over our heads!) I'll forever check every stick brought to me to toast a marshmallow with thanks to you, too! I never was quite sure if you "meant" to give us pine branches, or if it was truly an accident. FYI: pine and marshmallows don't mix well!
My favorite memory of my grandfather was being able to just see him and smile. My grandfather was a great man, and he never failed to leave a smile on my face after I left. I will never ever forget my grandpa. I will love him for the amazing man that he was. I love you grandpa
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