Walter Robert Gawryla Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Walter Robert Gawryla (Knoxville, Tennessee), who passed away on April 11, 2026 at the age of 75. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Frank Leo Gawryla and Isabel McIntyre Gawryla (McIntyre); and his brother John Gawryla. He is survived by: his wife Martha Earl; his son Frank J. Gawryla; his sister Sylvia Richins (Ross); his sisters-in-law, Jill Earl (Keith Matthews) and Susan Earl; his cousins, Tom McIntyre (Donna), Virginia and Bill Ed (Ladowan); and his pet Misty. He is also survived by eight nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Ebenezer United Methodist Church Missions Fund or to the Friends of Knox County Public Library.
