Heinz Christ Wallace

Heinz Wallace, 77, of Junction City, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, with his family by his side at Ascension Via Christi in Manhattan, Kansas.

Heinz was born August 26, 1947, in Stuttgart, Germany, to Luise Windbiel. He was lovingly adopted through marriage by Leonard Wallace, and in 1959 came to the United States. With Leonard’s military service, the family eventually settled in Junction City, which became Heinz’s lifelong home. He attended St. Xavier Catholic schools and graduated from Junction City High School. He became a United States Citizen in 1969.

On September 5, 1981, Heinz married the love of his life, Pam Hampton, in McCook, Nebraska. Together they built a family and raised their two children, Christopher and Sara. Heinz worked in the glass industry for 62 years, and alongside Pam, owned and operated Wallace & Sons Glass in Junction City, where his craftsmanship and dedication became well known in the community.

Heinz will be remembered as a hardworking family man with a generous heart and a loyal circle of friends. He gave much of himself to his children’s activities, serving as a Little League baseball coach, Boy Scout leader, 4-H supporter, and the behind-the-scenes dad at countless dance recitals. Beyond family, Heinz found joy in fishing, hunting, dirt track racing, and restoring classic cars, attending shows to share his passion. A proud K-State Wildcat football fan, he rarely missed a game and held season tickets for many years.

Heinz was a lifetime member of the Geary County Fish and Game Association, where he served as a board member and participated actively in its programs. Among his many accomplishments, Heinz cherished his 45 years of sobriety, a testament to his strength, faith, and perseverance.

Heinz is survived by his wife Pam; his son Chris of Junction City; his daughter Sara (Andy) Larson of Randolph, Kansas; and his beloved granddaughter Clara Larson. He is also survived, from a previous marriage, by Melissa (Steve) Ice and their daughters, Lilly and Emma, of Overland Park; and by grandchildren Brittany K. Wallace and Bryce M. Wallace, children of his late son, Peter M. Wallace.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Luise; stepfather, Robert Ryan; and son, Peter M. Wallace.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, August 27, from 5:00-7:00 p.m., with family present. Funeral services will follow on Thursday, August 28, at 10:00 a.m., both at Johnson & Mass-Hinitt Funeral Home in Junction City, Kansas. Burial will follow the funeral service at St. Johns Cemetery in rural Geary County.

Memorial contributions can be made in Heinz’s name and will be designated at a later date by the family. Please make checks payable to the family.