Walter D. "Wally" Campbell

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-grandch...[more]

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ldren; 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.