Lewis “Louie” Eugene Walling, 54, of Sweet Home passed away Sunday. He was born in Salem to Dale Eugene and Jane Bernice (Mowdy) Walling. During his younger years, he lived in Salem, Stayton, and Aumsville. He lived in Sweet Home for the past 23 years.

Louie worked in a mill several times during his life. He also worked as a sandblaster, landscaper, and gutter installer. He enjoyed working up a sweat with hard labor.

Fishing was a passion for Louie. He also loved plants, fish tanks, the Seahawks, Oregon Ducks, and sitting by the lake for lunch after a scenic drive. Lately, he enjoyed shooting guns. He was a prankster and loved to laugh.

Louie is survived by his mother, Jane Bernice Mowdy, of Graham, Washington; brothers Lloyd Walling and Albert Sierra of Lebanon; sisters JoAnn Wallling Schulz of Graham and Maria Sierra of Aumsville; loving partner Catherine Strange of Sweet Home; Catherine’s children, Sabrina, Gregory, and Devennie; and many grandchildren, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Dale Eugene Walling, on September 2, 1996.

A viewing will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 6, at Sweet Home Funeral Chapel.

Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling arrangements.