Charles L. Wallace
1934 - 2017
Charles L. Wallace
1934 - 2017
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1934
DIED
2017
Charles Wallace Obituary
Charles L. Wallace, 82, of Marissa, Ill.,born Sept. 27, 1934 in Kirkwood, Mo., passed away Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 after his courageous battle with cancer at his home surrounded by family.
Charlie loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting, spending time at the Club House, and enjoyed sharing stories with is round table buddies - fact or fiction. Above all, he loved spending time with his family and teaching his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren the love of outdoors.
He was a coal minter, mechanic, and operating engineer. He was a member of the UMWA, the International Union of Operating Engineers and the Marissa Rod and Gun Club.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Livingston and Anna, nee Farmer, Wallace; three sisters, Blanche Neff, Lucille Mitze, and Delow Fruth; as well as his dear friend, Colleen Bogusch.
Surviving are his son, Terry (Lisa) Lamoreaux of Peoria, Ariz.; daughters, Kim (Mike) Sinn of Marissa, Ill.; Vickie (Clint) Nesler of Bridgeport, W.V.; and Mitzi (Brian) Worrick of Sugar Land, Texas; sons, Brian Wallace of Smithton, Ill. and Charlie (fiance Christi Mueller) Wallace, Jr. of Afton, Mo.; grandchildren, Christopher (Valerie) Sinn; Justin Sinn; Daniel (Jaden) Perez; Lucas (fiance Alyssa Spielman) Nesler, Cory Mayo, Terry Lee (Gina) Lamoreaux, Jr., William (Sue) Lamoreaux, Sean (Amanda) Lamoreaux, Teresa (Ryan) Enos, and John Lamoreaux; 21 great-grandchildren; one sister Alice Waeltz of Belleville, Ill.; as well as dear friend, Brenda Bogusch and many nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to the Marissa Rod and Gun Club or to the family. Condolences to the family may be expressed online at www.heilschuessler.com.
The family would like to give special thanks to Hospice of Southern Illinois and the wonderful hospice nurses.
Visitation: Friends may visit from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, January 24, 2017 and from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017 at Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in Marissa, Ill.
Funeral: Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017 Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in Marissa, Ill. Burial will be held in the Marissa Township Cemetery in Marissa, Ill.
HEIL-SCHUESSLER FUNERAL HOME, Marissa, Ill.
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Lori Mavers Schneider
February 11, 2017
Our sincere condolences on your loss.
Sincerely, Lori and Lynne Schneider
Terry Lamoreaux Jr
January 22, 2017
Love you grandpa. We will miss you. Love Terry Jr, Gina, Emily, Terry III, Trinity, Ryan, Meghan and Samantha.
Steve Hodges
January 22, 2017
So sorry for your families loss. Charlie always was a good friend and one heck of a guy!
Nita Copeland
January 22, 2017
Terry and Lisa, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Love to all.... Bill and Nita
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