Myron (Mike) Leo Wallace's Obituary
Myron (“Mike”) Leo Wallace Mike Leo Wallace, age 78, of Oshkosh, beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and uncle passed away on December 24th, 2024, at his home in the presence of his loving wife Cheryl.
Mike was born in Richland Center, Wisconsin and was raised outside of Yuba by his parents Leo Wallace and Alveretta (Borland) Wallace. He loved living on the farm and enjoyed going to a one room schoolhouse until he graduated in 8th grade. He had fond memories of his teacher Kate Marshall managing the kids at the Yuba schoolhouse. He then transferred to West Lima High School and graduated with a class of 20 in 1964. In his earlier years he enjoyed playing basketball and loved cars. This hobby continued throughout his lifetime. His brothers would tell you there were many shenanigans in the hills of Richland County.
August 18th, 1965, Mike married Cheryl Koch in Richland Center at the Presbyterian Church and enjoyed 59 years of marriage.
Mike had several jobs in his late teens and early twenties to support his wife and two young children Sheila and Tim and eventually started his first business M&M Roofing in 1972. He later closed the business and joined his wife Cheryl at Wallace Furniture in 1977. They ran their business until they moved Wallace Furniture to Oakes, North Dakota in 1983. After 5 years Mike and Cheryl moved back to Wisconsin and settled down in Oshkosh, Wisconsin and opened Wallace Furniture in 1988. Together they ran their business until retirement in 2009.
Mike enjoyed many beautiful memories filled with laughter, love and family. Mike cherished every moment he spent with his family and adored his grandchildren.
Mike is survived by his wife, Cheryl; his children, Tim and Jenny (Stephenson) Wallace, Sheila Wallace and his grandchildren Nichole Janak, Vanessa Wallace, Kade Kloberdanz, Kyle Kloberdanz, Nathan Wallace, McKayla Wallace & Matthew Wallace. His brothers, Verlin Wallace, Doyle Wallace & Sherry Wallace. He is preceded in death by his parents, Leo & Alveretta Wallace, and his brother Arnold Wallace.
A visitation will be held at 9:30 am on January 3rd, 2025, and Mass at 11 am at St Raphael the Archangel Catholic Church, 830 South Westhaven Drive, Oshkosh, Wisconsin. A family gathering will be held at Mike and Cheryl’s home following the Mass. In lieu of flowers you may send a donation to St Jude’s.
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