Dennis Allen Wallace, 81, of Pella, passed away Monday, Nov. 3, 2025 at his home after a hard-fought battle with end-stage COPD.
Dennis is survived by his wife of 35 years, Darla Wallace of Pella, three sons, three stepchildren, 10 grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.
Dennis was employed with J.I. Case Company for 32 years and was a proud union member. He then spent 15 years as Maintenance Supervisor at Shady Creek Apartments in Pella.
He loved to fish, especially his annual trips to Canada as well as his lake property at Lake Thunderhead.
Services will be on Tuesday, Nov. 11, at Van Dyk-Duven Funeral Home in Pella. A visitation at 3 p.m. with a celebration of life to follow at 4 p.m.
Van Dyk-Duven Funeral Home of Pella.
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