Wallace "Wally" Westbrook Wallace

Wallace Wallace, age 83, of Neillsville, WI die Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at the Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield

Wallace Westbrook Wallace was born on August 5, 1938 in Neillsville, WI the son of Kenneth E. and Dorothy L. (Jake) Wallace. He attended Neillsville Public Schools, and then worked as a semi-truck driver. On March 29, 1958 he was united in marriage to Carol A. Schnur in Black River Falls, WI. Wally’s truck driving career began with Coop Transport out of Neillsville, then he drove for Swift Transport out of La Crosse, WI, after they closed their door’s he went to work for Schneider Trucking out of Green Bay, WI. Wally was very proud of the plaque he received for one million miles of safe driving. He retired in 2000, at the age of 62, and then drove cars and trucks for Gross Motors.

Throughout their life, Wally and Carol enjoyed traveling to different places in their motorhome. Wally loved his dogs and will be sadly missed by his current dog, Bella.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Carol, two sons, David Wallace of Neillsville, WI, Jeff (Sue) Wallace of Colby, WI, a daughter, Carolyn (Scott) Erickson of Slinger, WI, three grandchildren, Joshua (Amy) Wallace, Jason (Ruth) Gostomski and Kristine Gostomski, three great grandchildren, Braleigh Wallace, Kinley Wallace and Joshua Wallace Jr., two step-great grandchildren, Aubrey and Alaina. He is further survived by a brother Orin “Butch” (Brenda) Wallace of Neillsville, WI and many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Dorothy Wallace and five brothers, Robert, Ronald, Daniel, Kenneth and Richard.

Private family services will be held at a later date.

Online Condolences may be made at www.geschefh.com.

Gesche Funeral Home and Cremation Service is assisting Wally’s family with Funeral arrangements.