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Iowa Central Lineman Ethan Walker, 20, Dies on Florida Trip, Funeral Today in Grinnell

Family cites a sudden medical event, with crowdfunding for transport from Florida.

Overview

  • Walker died on Jan. 4 in Orlando while vacationing with his longtime girlfriend, Kenzie, and her parents, according to a family GoFundMe and obituary.
  • No official cause has been released; family statements describe an unexpected medical event during the trip.
  • Relatives split duties after his death, with his mother, stepbrother, and older brother remaining in Florida as his father, younger brother, and grandparents waited in Iowa.
  • The GoFundMe seeks support for transportation and specialized care to return him to Iowa, emergency travel and lodging for family, and funeral services.
  • Walker was a 6-foot-5 offensive lineman for the Iowa Central Tritons whose family said he was working toward playing at a higher collegiate level.