Eugene William Wallace Sr. age 82, peacefully passed away on Monday, September 3, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his son, Eugene William (Michelle) Wallace Jr.; daughter, Tina (Robin) Edwards Sr.; son, James (Susan) Wallace Sr.; grandchildren, Christina (Russell) Martin, Brandy Jo (Adam) Santoyo, Brittany (Jacob) Cruz, Jamie Sharp, Robin (Christina) Edwards Jr., James Wallace Jr. and Patty Anderson; great grandchildren, Sophia, Gabriella, Julia, Aurora, Castiel, William, Michael, Allonna, Andrew, Angelica, Kirsten, Lacy, Robin, Jeremiah, Katie, Emilee, Erica, Autumn, Chloie, Alyssa and Samantha; great-great grandchildren, Isahia, Allie and Seth; sisters, Mary (late John) Corbette and Stella (late Thomas) O’Brien; numerous nieces, nephews and dear friends. Preceded in death by his wife, Patty Jo Wallace; grandson, Brent Allen Wallace; brother, Edward Wallace and sister, Josephine Cather.
Gene was born on October 12, 1935 in Wheatfield, IN to the late Otis and Francis Wallace. He proudly served our country in the US Marine Corps serving as Sergeant. Gene retired from Local 578 Carpenters Union with 30 years of service as a welder. He enjoyed fishing, and spending time with his children and family, especially his grandchildren. He truly loved his wife Patty who he shared 61 years of marriage together. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at 10:00 AM at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home (8178 Cline Avenue Crown Point, IN) with Rev. Stephen Kosinski officiating. Interment to follow at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, Crown Point, IN. Friends are invited to meet with the family on Friday, September 7, 2018 from 4:00-8:00 PM at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be left at chapellawnfunerals.com
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