Lionel C. Walling, Retired US Navy, passed away on December 18, 2018, at the age of 90. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Cross Church in Seguin with Rev. Jim Price officiating. Lionel was born on May 21, 1928 in Beloit, Wisconsin to Harry and Grace (Larson) Walling. After graduating from Albion High School in Albion, Nebraska in 1945. Lionel entered the United States Navy and proudly served for 20 years, retiring as Chief Petty Officer in 1965. In 1954 while stationed in Great Lakes, IL, he met and married the love of his life, Ruth Ann Harris. The next 60 years he saw their family grow with the birth of their daughter, Sherry, and several military moves, mainly in California. After graduating from Cal State Long Beach in 1974, Lionel worked at Nebraska Public Power from 1974-1992. Lionel was an active member of the Seaside Eastern Star Chapter, Huntington Beach, CA #380 A.F. and A.M.; American Legion Post 179, New Braunfels, TX; and the Ham Radio Club, Seguin, TX; Lionel is preceded in death by his parents; and his loving wife of 60 years Ruth Ann Walling. He is survived by his daughter Sherry Walling; nephews Howard Moses and Scott Harris; great-niece and nephew Carla and Johnny Moses, Kaelyn and Aiden Harris ; adopted granddaughter Irene Moline; 6 furbabies; and numerous other adopted family members who considered him dad and grandpa, namely from room 220 at Seguin High School. Memorial contributions may be made to any Veterans organization of your choice, or any Eastern Star Chapter or Masonic Lodge organization.