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David Edwin Wallace, 79, passed away on May 8.
Born in Kansas City, KS, David grew up in Mena, AR. He earned his BA and MA from Ouachita Baptist University and his PhD in American History from the University of Missouri. His dissertation was on the Desegregation of Little Rock Central. Subsequent publications were an article on desegregation in Hoxie, AR, and the chapter on Gov. Orval Faubus in The Governors of Arkansas.
He met his wife, Shiela Steinman at the University of Missouri, and they were married in 1974 shortly after she graduated.
David taught history at Marianna (AR) High School and Morristown (TN) College. He directed the Upward Bound program at North Carolina Wesleyan College then returned to teaching at Wabash Valley College. David spent the majority of his career at St. Catharine College where he was a beloved history teacher and Phi Theta Kappa advisor.
David loved to read and was almost never seen without a book. He also loved the theatre and for many years, was an usher captain for Actors Theatre Louisville.
He loved and was loved by his family.
David was preceded in death by his son, Glenn Benjamin Wallace, and his brother, Patrick Wallace.
He is survived by his wife, Shiela; his daughter and son-in-law, Sara and Ross Levine; daughter-in-law, Carla Wallace; and four grandchildren, Madeline Scarbrough (Krishna), Gavin Wallace, Benjamin Levine and Abigail Levine.
Many thanks to the caring staff at Barton House who ensured he had as much quality to the last part of his life as possible.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, May 13th, at Temple Shalom, 4615 Lowe Road. Visitors are welcome beginning at 2:00 p.m. The family asks that memorial gifts be made to Temple Shalom, 4615 Lowe Rd #1531, Louisville, KY 40220. Shiva information available by contacting the funeral home.
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Thomas Lambert
May 12, 2024
Very sorry to see this. I worked with David for about 2 years at St. Catharine College. He was a great guy and very well liked by students. They learned a lot from his classes. I will keep the family in my thoughts and prayers.
Harry Toder
May 11, 2024
David was one of the funniest people I've ever met. I worked with him for over 10 years at St. Catharine College. He was also one of the most popular professors on campus with students. He will be missed.
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Christopher & Dennis
May 10, 2024
Dinner with David and Sheila, be it an ordinary get-together supper or high holiday scripted feast like a seder, always invited a discussion of history and memory and, ahem, current affairs, including religion, for better or worse, in America. We will miss David's erudite and sweet, if eccentric, person and soul. We know David now rests in eternal peace. - Christopher & Dennis
Ruth née White
May 10, 2024
May his memory be a blessing. Sara and I grew up together and "Sara's Dad" was a constant for our many chaperone needs over the many years that Sara and I were Girl Scouts. He was soft spoken and so kind, always with a book in hand, which added to my admiration.
Jean
May 9, 2024
Dr. Wallace was one of my professors at St. Catharine College and also inducted me into Phi Theta Kappa. He had a huge impact on me and as an instructor myself now I share some of his pearls of wisdom with my students. I guess his legacy will live on in future students in this way. My prayers to the family.
Toni Wiley
May 9, 2024
David was one of my first professors and friend at St. Catharine. He was so much fun to be on stage together. I'm grateful for getting to know him and that quick wit he had. He will be missed.
Maegan Graves
May 9, 2024
A great professor and a great person! Always made learning interesting and exciting.
May 9, 2024
Mr. Wallace was my professor at Saint Catharine College in Springfield Ky. He left a lasting impression and was a student favorite. God Bless. Prayers to his family.
Jessica Spengler
May 9, 2024
He was the guy who always had a joke always spoke to you and a amazing person! I enjoyed all the years I had him at saint Catherine college best time of my life!!
Mary Jones
May 9, 2024
Dr. Wallace was one of my professors at St. Catharine College back in 1994 - 95. I loved his classes and we had many lively discussions. He couldn´t be found in his office, instead beside a tall stack of books in the cafeteria. What a sight to behold. RIP Dr. Wallace and know that you were loved.
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