Search by Name

Search by Name

Earl Lewis "“Chick”" Wallace

1933 - 2024

Earl Lewis "“Chick”" Wallace obituary, 1933-2024, Bemidji, MN

BORN

1933

DIED

2024

FUNERAL HOME

Cease Family Funeral Home - Bemidji

2807 Irvine Avenue NW

Bemidji, Minnesota

Earl Wallace Obituary

Earl "Chick" Lewis Wallace, 91, of Bemidji, MN died Friday, August 2, 2024 at his home.
Graveside services will be held at Saturday, August 24, 2024 at Holy Cross Cemetery in Bemidji, MN under the direction of the Cease Family Funeral Home in Bemidji.
Chick was born June 18, 1933 in Hallock, MN, the son of Mary (Little) Wallace. He graduated Bemidji High School in 1951. He served with the US Navy from 1951-1954. After his honorable discharge, he graduated from Bemidji State University in 1959. He taught high school English in Kimball, MN from 1959-1960, Mojave, CA from 1961-1967, and Ely, MN from 1967-1996. He married Roberta Rose Savard in September of 1955. He was a member of St. Philip's Catholic Church in Bemidji. He was a regular golfer at Greenwood Golf Course in Bemidji and was on the board for a hole in one.
He is survived by his daughter, Diane Morey of Bemidji, son, Joe Wallace of Bemidji, and daughter-in-law, Jody Wallace, five grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Roberta Wallace and son, Scott Wallace.
Condolences may be left at ceasefuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Ely Echo from Aug. 6 to Aug. 12, 2024.

Memories and Condolences
for Earl Wallace

Sponsored by Cease Family Funeral Home - Bemidji.

Not sure what to say?





5 Entries

Rick Wilczek

August 12, 2024

Fond memories of Chick ! My condolences to his remaining family ! Rick Wilczek

Doreen Lewis

August 10, 2024

So sorry for your loss. My Wallace was a teacher of mine in Ely. He was a great teacher and mentor. Prayers to his family .
Doreen Lewis(Akins)

Karen Pengal Copeman

August 9, 2024

Mr. Wallace was a wonderful teacher, had in for 8th grade English in Ely.
Prayers to his family

Tonya Maki

August 7, 2024

Mr Wallace was one of my favorite teachers at the Ely School.

Candace

August 6, 2024

I loved Mr. Wallace. He was always so kind and supportive. My prayers to your family.

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 results

Make a Donation
in Earl Wallace's name

Memorial Events
for Earl Wallace

Aug

24

Service

10:30 a.m.

Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery

Ridgeway Drive, Bemidji, MN 56601

Funeral services provided by:

Cease Family Funeral Home - Bemidji

2807 Irvine Avenue NW, Bemidji, MN 56601

How to support Earl's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Earl Wallace's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more