Lindsay Eugene Walls was born November 19, 1935 in Vardaman, MS the son of Clinton and Liana (Stowe) Walls. He graduated from Concord, CA high school. After graduation Gene enlisted in the U.S. Army. After his discharge he worked with his brother landscaping in Lake Mills, IA. Gene also later worked at Fleetguard and Universal Milking. On September 5, 1968 Gene was united in marriage to Shirley Lindberg at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, IA. After Shirleyâs death Gene and Christine Gries had a civil ceremony on October 18, 2009. He was a former member of Grace Christian Church. Gene was an avid Star Trek fan and he also collected civil war memorabilia. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Survivors include his son David (Christine) Walls; grandchildren Joshua Walls, Emily Walls and Evan Venosa; significant other Christine Gries; step-sons Charles A. Anderson and Kevin E. Anderson; step-grandchildren Jessica Anderson, Robert Anderson and Melissa Anderson; 3 step-great-grandchildren; brother Grady Walls and sister Mildred Young.
Gene was preceded in death by his parents; wife Shirley Walls; brothers Richard, John, Jack and Leo.