Dear Walkowiak Family: Art, friend, buddy, co-worker, tennis partner, guitar picker in the basements. Yes, to say the least he will be missed. But for Art; your search for "The Lost Chord" is over. See you when I get there.

I was so sorry to hear of Art's passing.I've known him for about about 40 years and he worked for me for 19 years.Him and I had a lot of good times together along with his bro Richie and bro n law Brian .Art was one of a kind.He would always be willing to help you out.A great vinyl installer.good-bye to my fellow Miller drinker and friend. Mike Lutz

It was a pleasure to wait on Arthur when he visited the Center Line Public Library. I will miss him.

We got the call In Arizona, that Art had died. The second member of our Grosse Pointe "Rat Pack" passing too soon. I have so many GREAT memories of Art, from GPN, Stroh's & Holloway's party's, Woods beer store, Onassis Conies, to Up-North camping with our dirt bikes on the A-range and eventually building a home on Section One with Arts help on the flooring & tile. He paid special attention to mirror matching the slate flooring around the fireplace, because it would be "way cool", that's how Art would be, always wanting to do the best for his friends! We will miss him dearly. Peace, brother from another mother.

Art you were a true friend and a rare gem in life. I know your flowers will bloom in heaven.We will forever miss you and your famous tomatoes. Love you John and Nancy

To all of Art's sisters, brothers and friends, we send our condolences. We know you will all miss Art. He will be remembered as a happy go lucky type of guy. He helped us out 34 years ago when we built our house. He installed our carpet and saved us a lot of money. It is so sad that he passed away at such a young age. Hopefully, your memories of him will comfort all of you.

Dear Heidi, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Cherish the good times you had with Art and I hope they help you find peace and strength thru this very difficult time. Love, Mary

Random memories of 'Little Art'...Mary Ann Annucci, safety boy, Nivison's cottage (& pool), Tiger 'cooldowns', ('The Bird'), Vega, Prudden/Dykstra/Fausone, Strohs Brewery, digging the hole behind the house, motorcycle assemblyman, competitive tennis, Nick Lowe/Marshall Crenshaw, family road trip to CMU, Gilbert's Lounge, two-tracking up north, summer backyard volleyball parties, Tony Bennett at the Fairmont, 'On the Road in San Bruno' starring Art Vinyl, tomatoes, Michigan springtime, Wolverines,crosswords, The New Yorker, Greer Garson, hats & caps, piano man, frontiersman ("who lives here"?)....many more. A wonderful life, love you, will really miss you biggest bro! - Scrappy

Dear Art, You left us so suddenly, I still can't believe you have gone. I will miss you very much. We always had alot of fun with our family and friends & we all appreciated your help whenever we needed it. Say "HELLO" to Mom & Dad and all our other relatives & friends for me. Thanks Art! Love, Heidi

Dear Arthur, You meant so much to me. A great person. A great brother. You left us to SOON. But I believe you are in a peaceful place now. We had so many great times together. I will never forget. Thanks for all the great memories. As long as we have our memories our loved ones are still alive within us. Love you Arthur, Sally

What can I say about our brother, Arthur? He was a free spirit and one who definitely danced to the beat of a different drummer. He loved the simpler things in life. Whether it was tending to his garden and listening to the Tigers on the radio, or just strumming his guitar while sipping a Miller High Life and smoking a cigar, those are the kind of things that made him happy. I'm sure everyone would remember how he would philosophize on many different topics and always offer an interesting opinion. Art was a great brother to us all, and helped all of us with many different projects over the years. I personally will always remember the fun we had when he would take me to The Red Barn on 9 and Harper or the Onassis Coney Island on Anita and Mack, when I was a little kid. Rest in peace, our brother, and relax with Mom and Dad with a couple of Goebels and a Miller High Life. Eternal Love, Michael

I deeply miss my best friend & our Sunday visits where we would discuss the weeks events and listen to the Tiger games. I am a better person from knowing you. Peace be with you dude!

OBITUARY

Arthur Walkowiak

May 2, 1952 – December 22, 2013

A.H. Peters Funeral Home

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