Wally was born on February 13, 1959 and passed away on July 8, 2020 at the age of 61. Born to Walter Sr. and Marian Soman in St. Paul and raised in Coon Rapids with his 3 sisters Toni, Jessie and Sally. He was a gifted athlete excelling in football, baseball and wrestling and had a God-given talent for playing the drums. He had a daughter, Jennifer, and they took the Triumph and went everywhere together. He loved the Cowboys and Yankees, Lebanese food and 80’s hair metal, he watched the same shows and movies repeatedly, took extra care of his long hair, worked hard and was adored by everyone until he passed away in his home of 25 years in Stanchfield. He was a true one of a kind, larger than life, absolutely unforgettable, completely irreplaceable, and will be missed by so many family and friends that he left behind. Per Wally’s wishes, his remains will be cremated, brought back to where his life began on the West Side, and set free. His list of loved ones exceeds current restrictions, so a memorial service is not planned at this time. A celebration of life to be determined at a later date.