Daniel Glenn Wallace

Daniel “Danny” Glenn Wallace, of Swansea, IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at the age of 76 in St. Louis, Missouri, surrounded by his family. He was a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend to many.

He was born on October 11, 1947 in E. St. Louis, IL to Glenn and Julia Wallace. He attended Assumption High School in E. St. Louis, where he excelled in academics and sports. He served his country in the United States Army. He later obtained a Bachelor's Degree from SIUE. He began his career at CSX Railroad, where he worked for over 40 years, rising through the management team. He retired in 2007, enjoying his hobbies of traveling in the RV, golfing, corvette club, playing the ukulele, and whatever yard sale he could find a good “treasure” at.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Glenn and Julia Wallace; and his brother, Jimmy Mulcahy, and his mother-in-law, Bonita (Hood) Mueller Lewis, a/k/a Grams.

On November 12, 1966, he married Bonita “Bonnie” Wallace, who preceded him in death on December 20, 2015. Together, they had three sons, Daniel, Scott, and Joseph. He was a proud father, Poppy, husband, and joke teller.

He is survived by Rose Storner Wallace, whom he married on August 11, 2018. Rose has brought us all joy, lots of laughter, fun, and love. He welcomed her family as his own, and they shared many happy memories together.

He is also survived by his first pride and joy - his three sons - Daniel E. (Jyl)* Wallace of Highland, IL, Scott M. (Dina)** Wallace of O'Fallon, IL, and Joseph M. Wallace (Ashley Jones) of Edwardsville, IL; his step-sons, Jeff (Carey) Storner and Jason (Sabrina) Storner; his grandchildren, Morgan (Jacob) Strausbaugh, Riley J. Wallace (Hannah), Rome D. Wallace, Cash D. Wallace, Greer R. Wallace, Jack M. Wallace, Jenna D. Wallace, Myles X. Wallace, Ashton and Aries Jones; John Clay, Joe, Connor, and Braden Storner.

His great-grandchildren, Oaklyn R. Strausbaugh, Eden R. Strausbaugh, Ivy R. Strausbaugh and Silas J. Wallace; his siblings, Jeanette (Denny) Weilmuenster, Phyllis (Rick) Chandler, and nephew and nieces, Bob (Barbara) Mulcahy, Lynn Domanski and Peggy (Rick) DeFalco; Cindy (Bob) Venturo, Shannon, Shane (Misty) and Shelley Cornwell, John and Chris Peek and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Danny was a member of several organizations throughout his life. They include: Fairview Jaycees, Fairview Elks, Swansea Moose Lodge, Looking Glass Corvette Club “LGCC”, his ukulele club, The Buzz, Gateway Getaways RV Club, Vegas Gang; and, of course, his beloved golf course where he spent countless hours with his buddies.

"Brothers don’t shake hands, brothers gotta hug, camper dudes!"

*Favorite Daughter in-law

**Jyl’s a liar – I’m his favorite!

A visitation for Danny is scheduled for Friday, August 9, 2024, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Lake View Funeral Home at 5000 N. Illinois St., Fairview Heights, IL 62208. A second visitation will be held on Saturday, August 10, 2024, from 9:30 AM - until the start of Mass at 11:00 AM at Holy Trinity Catholic Church 505 Fountains Pkwy, Fairview Heights, IL 62208.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Veterans Caring for Veterans, c/o Oak Brook Golf Course, 9157 Fruit Road, Edwardsville, IL 62025.