Wallace C. Wisnieski

1927 - 2022

Wallace C. Wisnieski, 94, of La Porte passed away Oct. 3, 2022.

He was born Oct. 30, 1927, in Michigan City, Indiana, the son of Carl and Sophia (Kominarek) Wisnieski.

On Aug. 30, 1969, in La Porte, he married Jo Ann Stephani, who survives.

In 1945, Wally graduated from La Porte High School, where he played football and was named to All State. After high school, he entered into Valparaiso University to major in business and also earned a letter playing on the University Football Team along with Abe Gibron.

Before completing college, he was drafted into the Army. He was a sergeant in the 10th Mountain Division attached to the 2nd Battalion stationed in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He is currently a member of American Legion Post 83 in La Porte.

In the 1950s he was chairman of the Fourth of July Parade in La Porte for three years, where he received the Key Award for Outstanding Citizen of the Year. He enjoyed serving as president of the County Conservation Club in La Porte for 40 years. He was also president of the COHO Club.

Wally was an avid bowler in various leagues for 50 years. In his younger years he played league fast-pitch softball for many years. Fishing was another favorite way to pass time that netted him many tournament trophy wins. He also was an active hunter. For many years he acted in numerous plays at La Porte Little Theatre. Wally served as President of the NALC Union Branch 200 for 10 years before retiring from the U.S. Post Office.

He leaves behind his wife; two daughters, Gail (Kevin) Rumbaugh and Heather Wisnieski; and one sister, Barbara (Fred) Moritz of Washington.

Preceding him in death were his parents, Carl and Sophia Wisnieski; siblings, Carl Wisnieski Jr., Toni DeRover and Geraldine Wallen; and infant siblings, Edwin Wisnieski and Adeline Wisnieski.

Visitation will be from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, at Frank L. Keszei Funeral Home, Essling Chapel, 1117 Indiana Avenue, La Porte, Indiana, where a funeral service will begin at 3 p.m. with Deacon Bob Bucheit officiating. Military honors will follow the service. Burial will take place at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society of America or American Diabetes Association.

To light a virtual candle, share a story of Wally's life or leave a message of comfort for the family, please visit Esslingfuneralhome.com.