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Bob Wallace

April 30, 1959 ~ December 22, 2016

Robert 'Bob' Willard Wallace, 57, of Lisbon, went home Thursday December 22, 2016. Join us in a Celebration of Life Gathering from 12 p.m. ' 3 p.m. Saturday, January 7, 2016, at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Mount Vernon. Survivors include his wife, Anna; son, Dakota Murphy; brothers, Mike (Diane) and Tom Wallace; sisters, Nancy Wallace and Janet (Galen) Saunders; and many extended family members. Robert Willard Wallace was born April 30, 1959, in Maquoketa, Iowa, to Thomas and Patricia (Smith) Wallace. Together since 1986, Bob married Anna Murphy on December 13, 2014. He was a master diesel mechanic'the best diesel mechanic ever. He was a loyal, kind person with a heart of gold who liked to prank people, was full of stories, and smiled with his eyes. Bob was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Christy. Thank you to Lisbon and Mount Vernon Community members who have helped out so much. Bob says, 'Let's have a beer.'

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  1. Bonnie Wallace Bigelow says:

    Anna and Dakota – we are so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you during this difficult time.

    Craig and Bonnie (Wallace) Bigelow

  2. Dina Hammerand Edwarda says:

    My heart is aching for Annie..Dakota and All of Bob’s family and friends. I am blessed to have known Bob and will always remember how much fun we all had back in the day!

  3. Annie you have my heart I’ll be here to help you and Dakota he will be greatly missed love JAN and Paul

  4. I am not a step-sister. I am a half-sister. same Father. Janet Wallace Saunders. {Galen}

  5. Several great memories come to mind when I think of Bob. Thoughts and prayers to his family. He was definitely one of a kind.

  6. Many sympathies to all Bobs families, we were neighbors as kid’s and hd some great memories together, RIP my friend, Judy Dague

  7. Our sympathies to all of Bob’s families. RIP Bob.
    Cheryl (Casel) and Kirk Westphal family

  8. My deepest sympathy to Anna and the whole family! I have alot of great memories with him! RIP my friend!!

  9. Janet and family – You are in my thoughts and prayers. May your faith in God help you through your feelings of loss and may your memories fill your heart.

    Sincerely,
    Julie Edwards

  10. From the Renner Boys,
    Deepest condolences to Bob’s family. He will be remembered as “one of the good ones” for sure. Rest in Peace Bob.

  11. Mike and family our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Your neighbors the Clasen and Costello’s.

  12. Bob was a good guy with a big heart. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
    John Hinz

  13. I love you Bob, I will miss you so much,,,, My heart is broken…

  14. Dearest Annie and family– Please know you’re in my heart and thoughts forever. Take good care of you— Lorna Keil

  15. That unforgettable smile. My condolences to his family.

  16. Anna and Dakota and family, so sorry for your loss!! Bob was the best!! Kimmie

  17. Sorry for your loss anna and dakota bob was tje best and will be greatly missed.

  18. You are gonna be missed so much my friend I’m very heartbroken….so sry to all his family

  19. So sorry for your loss prayers to his family

  20. Love you my HS Wrestling Brother & 1977 Classmate. Now open up Heavens bar & “Go have a Beer!”
    R.I.P. Bob

  21. Anna and Dakota so so sorry for your loss. I will always remember Bob by his smile. Just know you are in our prayers and thoughts.

    Karen and Paul Lehr
    Nicole and Adam
    Levi

  22. Wow, I am sad that I just found this out. Anna, I am so sorry for your loss and sadness. Been so long yet it feels like I saw you yesterday. Loved Bobby! Big smile, big heart! One of the best!

  23. So sorry to hear about Bob. No words except Anna, I know how you feel.

  24. RIP Bob. We’ll have a beer again in the future.

  25. Sorry to hear about bob.my s sympathy to the family. I have alot of fun memories with Bob back in high school. Classmate. Neil Caven

  26. My condolences go out to Anna and Bob’s family. I worked with Bob for many years at Truck Country and I have a lot of good memories of those days at the shop. So sorry for you loss. I considered Bob a good friend. Dave Getty

  27. Anna, I am so sorry for the loss of your life long partner. Bob was a good guy and loved you dearly. Please get a hold of me if you ever need to talk Anna. I really wanted to come to the visitation. He was such a straightforward guy. LOL Your in my prayers.


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