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Visitation:
4:00-7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 15, 2018 at
Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home in Lincoln
Service:
10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 16 at the funeral home
Funeral home:
Fricke-Calvert-Schrader, Lincoln
Obituary
Wallace H. Reese, 83, of Lincoln
passed away on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at The
Villas Senior Care Community in Sherman.
Wallace was born on March 2, 1935 in Paris, AR, the
son of Kermit “Ted” and Margaret (Cox) Reese. He
married Nancy Benedict on October 16, 1954 in
Chester. She preceded him in death on December 9,
2016.
Wallace is survived by his sons, Scott (Lisa) Reese
of Springfield, David Reese of Lincoln, Richard
(Carol) Reese of Springfield, and Kenneth (Celista)
Reese of Elkhart; five grandchildren; and three
great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife;
his sister, Maxine Reese; and his son, Martin Reese.
Wallace loved all things sports. He was a member at
The Lincoln Elks Lodge, where he enjoyed playing
golf. He could also be found watching Illini
basketball games and playing bridge with his
friends. He was an excellent bowler, where in
college he had bowled a 299 game. |
Wallace served on the Board of
Directors for The Hope School for many years; he
also served on the board as president. Above all
else, Wallace loved his family; especially playing
with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Services for Wallace will be held at 10:00 a.m. on
Friday, March 16, 2018 at Fricke-Calvert-Schrader
Funeral Home in Lincoln, with Ron Otto officiating.
Visitation will take place from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on
Thursday, March 15, 2018 also at the funeral home.
Burial will follow the services at Oak Ridge
Cemetery in Springfield, IL. Memorial donations may
be made in Wallace’s name to Logan County Relay for
Life or HOOAH INC.
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