Governor Scott Walker announced on Twitter on Sunday the passing of his father, Rev. Llewelyn Scott Walker.
Sorry to share that my father Rev. Llewelyn Scott Walker died this morning. Happy to know that he is now with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. pic.twitter.com/vACSVLQftj
— Scott Walker (@ScottWalker) October 7, 2018
Gov. Walker previously announced his father was ill on Saturday and thanked supporters for their prayers.
Gov. Walker’s Democratic opponents in the November election, Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Evers and Mandela Barnes, passed along their condolences on Twitter:
Thank you very much. That means a great deal to our family. https://t.co/PZGB8PJewN
— Scott Walker (@ScottWalker) October 7, 2018
Thank you very much. That means a great deal to our family. https://t.co/bDdIL3vsbg
— Scott Walker (@ScottWalker) October 7, 2018
The governor made several Twitter posts remembering his father:
My dad and mom went to everything my brother and I were in over the years (and did the same for our kids too) — from sporting events, to band concerts to Scout ceremonies. I will miss him always being there… pic.twitter.com/RGscYVEYzd
— Scott Walker (@ScottWalker) October 7, 2018
My devotion reading in Jesus Calling for today felt like it was written for our family. God’s providence. pic.twitter.com/IRDoDeiFvw
— Scott Walker (@ScottWalker) October 7, 2018
My brother and I loved spending time with our dad. We will miss him. pic.twitter.com/4bQLOInqJK
— Scott Walker (@ScottWalker) October 7, 2018
Our father loved getting together with his family. Even with all of his health issues, he could strike up a conversation with anyone and usually had a good pun or two. David & I will have to keep up that tradition. pic.twitter.com/uyIwXxCqWp
— Scott Walker (@ScottWalker) October 7, 2018
My dad would have loved the @Brewers sweep!!! #OurCrewOurOctober
— Scott Walker (@ScottWalker) October 7, 2018
The Walker campaign also suspended campaign appearances Sunday and they may be canceling campaign appearances on Monday as well.
The RightWisconsin family would like to offer the Walker family our sincere condolences for their loss and our prayers. May they take comfort from their faith and the Rev. Walker’s faith in an eternal life with the God he served so well.