Russell H. Wallace, age 86

Russell H. Wallace, age 86

November 2, 1933 – July 21, 2020

Russell H. Wallace, age 86, of Charleston, Illinois, and formerly of Montrose, Illinois, passed away at 3:05 PM – Tuesday, July 21, 2020, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, Illinois.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 25, 2020, from 4:00-7:00 P.M. at the Meyer

Funeral Home- Bishop Chapel in Greenup, Illinois.

A private family services, due to attendance limitation, will be held on Sunday, July 26,
2020, at the Woodbury United Methodist Church in Woodbury, Illinois. The public is
welcome to join the family for burial with full military rites at approximately 3:15 P.M at the Island Creek Cemetery in rural Montrose, Illinois.

In loving memory of Russell, memorials may be made to Woodbury United Methodist Church.

The obituary can be viewed and condolences left at www.meyerfh.com.
Russell was born on November 2, 1933, in Grove Township in rural Jasper County,
Illinois, the son of Lummis Earl and Elizabeth “Lizzie” (Diel) Wallace. He served his
country in the United States Army during the Korean War. Russell married Loretta
Wisner on January 20, 1957, at the Toledo Christian Church in Toledo, Illinois, and she

survives.

Russell was a faithful member of the Woodbury United Methodist Church, where he
served as song leader for many years. Russell loved his family, the Lord, and sharing
the gospel. He worked his whole life in the lumber business until his retirement,
making many friends along the way. He enjoyed farming, woodworking and was an

avid St. Louis Cardinals Fan.
Russell is survived by:

Wife of 63 years – Loretta of Charleston, Illinois

4 Sons – Stanley (Linda) Wallace of Newton, Illinois, Michael (Kim) of Greenup, Illinois,
James (Doneda) of Trilla, Illinois, and Mark (Toni) of Evansville, Indiana
2 Sisters – Vera Hetzer of Newton, Illinois, and Luella Wells of Effingham, Illinois
12 Grandchildren – Matthew (Heather) Wallace, Justin (Tiffany) Wallace, Heather
(Kenny) Haggard, Brittany (Tyler) Zimmer, Nicole (Ryan) Guldenstein, Allison (John)
Ferguson, Amanda (Gary) Bowker, Kaitlin (John Logan) Zink, Kimberlin (Jordan)

Michels, Ashley Dorworth, Mackenzie Wallace, Kaleigh Wallace
18 Great Grandchildren with another due to arrive in September.

Several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Russell was preceded in death by his parents, 5 sisters: Kathryn, Virginia, Ruby,

Norma and Ruth, brother Donald.