Ricky E."Wally" Imwalle, 65, of St. Marys, died suddenly on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024, at his residence.
He was born Jan. 26, 1959, in St. Marys, the son of Richard and Martha (Tobens) Imwalle.
He married Tori Cisco on April 25, 1987, and she survives at the residence.
He is also survived by his two children: Kerri (Aaron) Masonbrink of New Knoxville; Daniel (Vanessa) Imwalle of Lima; by his five grandchildren: Addison, Lilly and Warren Masonbrink; Jamison and Charlotte Imwalle.
He is survived by his siblings: Sonnie Bernardi of Dayton; Allen (Karen) Imwalle of St. Marys; Cindy (Stan) Steinke of Wapakoneta; Kim Imwalle of Neptune; Holly (Mike) Kurtz of Farmersville, Ohio; Tammy Imwalle of Dayton; Scott (Jemma) Imwalle of Wallace, North Carolina; by his step-siblings: Mary (Keith) Jenkins of Vandalia; Rick (Melissa) Scherer of Vandalia; by Tori's parents, John and Ruth Cisco of St. Marys; by a sister-in-law, Gwen Imwalle of St. Marys; a brother-in-law, Mark (Patty) Cisco of New Bremen; by numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Imwalle; his mother, Martha Imwalle Scherer; by his step-father, Richard Scherer; by his brother, Eric Imwalle.
Wally was a 1977 graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School. He was a lifelong farmer and had worked at Agway for many years. He had also done maintenance work for St. Marys Township. He was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, he loved farming and spending as much time as possible with family and friends. Ricky had a great sense of humor and will be remembered for his friendly and fun personality.
Funeral rites will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday at the Wayne Street Church in St. Marys, the Reverend Tim Benjamin, officiant. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery. Wally's family asks everyone who attends to please dress casually to honor Ricky.
Friends may call from 2-6 p.m. Sunday at the Wayne Street Church, where memorial gifts may be given to the
charity of the donor's choice.
Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, St. Marys, is entrusted with Wally's funeral arrangements; memories and condolences may be sent to his family via
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