Wallace "Wally" Sturgeon

Wallace "Wally" Sturgeon, 84, of McDonald, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025, in his home.
Wally was born on December 28, 1940, in Oakdale, a son of the late Wallace L. and Cora Mae Wilson Sturgeon.
Mr. Sturgeon was a retired heavy equipment operator for Operating Engineers Local Union #66. Wally was also a member of McDonald Presbyterian Church and the Oakdale Lodge F&AM #669, where he served as Past Master. Giving back to his community was a top priority of Wally's. He loved doing good for others and serving his town. Wally was a crucial part of the1976 bicentennial committee in McDonald. He served as President and helped build Heritage Park. He did not stop there, Wally knew that the park could be used in the winter and helped develop a recreational ice rink for kids during those cold months. His giving heart was a perfect fit for being a lifelong member of McDonald Volunteer Fire Department. Through all his volunteer work Wally made the town of McDonald and even surrounding towns his second family.
Family was his everything. Every choice Wally made in life was always for the betterment of his family. He was devoted to them, all the way to the youngest members today. Wally beamed with pride and joy as he spoke of the many generations within his family, he could not be more proud to watch his family grow into who they are today. He and his late wife, Nancy were so thankful to be such big parts of their children, grandchild and great grandchildren's life, it was truly their biggest blessing.
Surviving are his children, Sherri (late Kurt Ashenfelter) Deveaney, Jim Sturgeon, and Jeffrey (Brenda) Sturgeon, grandchildren, Tim, Brandon (Amanda), and Jeffrey (Allishia) Deveaney, Rachael (Bob) Kelly and Layton Sturgeon, great grandchildren, Patrick and Paislee Kelly, Hayden James Deveaney and Harmony and Kais, and brother, Thomas (Joan) Sturgeon.
Along with his parents, Wally is preceded in death by the love of his life, his wife, Nancy A. Smith Sturgeon, their infant daughter, Darcy Lynn Sturgeon, and brother, Wilson L. (Lydia) Sturgeon.
Friends and family will be received on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Thomas-Little Funeral Service, Inc., 314 W. Lincoln Ave., McDonald (724-926-2800). A Fireman's service will be held on Wednesday, January 15, at 7 p.m. in the funeral home. Following will be a Masonic service at 7:30 p.m. by Oakdale Masonic Lodge #669. A Service will be held on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 11 a.m. in the funeral home. Interment will be private.