Dr. Charles W. Walk

August 28, 1941 - April 15, 2018

Walk, Dr. Charles W. “Chuck”, age76, of Waterford, went home to the Lord’s loving arms on April 15, 2018. Charles was born to Willard and Blanche (nee. Melby) Walk on August 28, 1941 in Milwaukee. He was raised and attended school in Wauwatosa. He continued his education at UWM before graduating from Marquette University with a Doctorate in Dentistry. Upon graduating, he proudly served his country in the US Air Force during the Vietnam era. After several years of private dentistry practice, Charles donated his dental skills in missionary dentistry here in the US, in the Dominican Republic and the Philippines. He was an avid scuba diver and dove in multiple sites in the Caribbean. He also had a passion for photography and took some incredible photos. Charles met the love of his life, Donna Reinke, and on August 4, 1995 they were married at Norway Lutheran Church. Charles was involved in five different men’s ministry groups and never missed a meeting. He tried to retire in 2010 after selling his private practice but he just couldn’t stop, so he continued to work until November 2017. Charles also enjoyed boating and fishing, and he especially loved spending time with family and friends. Charles is survived by his loving wife Donna, children: Walter (Linda) Walk, Stephanie (Tye) Wylkynsone, Dawn Reinke, Daniel (Tamara) Reinke; nine grandchildren: Jessica (Nate) Puetz, Nicolas Walk, Victoria Walk, Eytan Wylkynsone, Kyria Wylkynsone, Tyler Reinke, Trinity Mueller, Katrina Mueller and Jace Werchowski; two brothers: Robert (Sandra) Walk, Donald (Susan) Walk; sister-in-law: Barbara Walk; other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his parents and brother Richard. A Memorial Gathering will be held on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 from 1:00-1:45 P.M. with services starting at 2:00 P.M. at Norway Lutheran Church, 6321 Heg Park Rd, Wind Lake, WI 53185. Inurnment will be private and take place at a later date. In lieu of floral expressions of sympathy Charles’ family suggest memorials to Norway Lutheran Church, Men’s Oasis Group. Mealy Funeral Home 225 W. Main St. (262)534-2233 mealyfuneralhome.com