James Walter Locke Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of James Walter Locke (Albert Lea, Minnesota), born in Columbus, Ohio, who passed away on January 31, 2025, at the age of 79, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of James Walter Locke or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
Though James Walter has departed this earthly realm, his legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May his spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Walter Locke and Elizabeth Locke (Schiemk-Tramby); his brother John Locke; and his daughter Marie Ann. He is survived by: his wife Janet Locke (Yauger) of Albert Lea; his children, James B. Locke of Austin, Theresa Webinger of Winona, Jennifer Locke (Ryan Arbuckle) and Tammy Yauger of Albert Lea; his sister Dorothy Locke (Butch Pavek) of Northfield, MN; his aunt Eleanor Johnson of Bemidji, MN; his uncle Earl Locke of Montanna; and his brother-in-law Michael Yauger (Sherry) of LeSauer, MN. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, February 22nd 2025 at 1:00 PM at 807 Minnie Maddern St, Albert Lea, MN 56007.
