Dale Wallace

1955 – 2021

1955 – 2021

Kenneth Dale Wallace, age 65, of Iola, passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at his residence. Dale was born Sept. 15, 1955, in Kirksville, Mo., to Kenneth Neal and Charlotte (Page) Wallace.

Dale graduated in 1973 from Shawnee Mission High School in Shawnee Mission. Dale worked his entire life as a mechanic. 

Dale loved to fish, tinker with hotrods, and could repair anything mechanical. He enjoyed spending time with people and was very social. 

Dale is survived by his parents; son, Dale O. Wallace and wife, Kayla, Colony; daughters, Amy Finch, Crookston, Minn., Beth Snethen, Ottawa; brothers, Steve Wallace, Colony, Gary Wallace, Lone Oak, Texas, David Wallace, Richmond, Gene Wallace, Colony, Ernest (Hap) Wallace, Garnett; six grandchildren; and numerous other relatives and friends. 

Cremation has taken place.

Memorials are suggested to Dale Wallace Memorial Fund, and may be left with Feuerborn Family Funeral Service, 1883 US Highway 54, Iola, Kansas.

Trevor Hoag

Trevor Hoag, Ph.D. is a former professor of English and philosophy who is exploring a new career by writing and reporting for The Iola Register, where his favorite stories involve outdoor adventures involving the history of Woodson and Allen Counties. His book, Occupying Memory, is in libraries around the world. In his free time, he loves volunteering for local nonprofits, abstract painting and playing hard-rock guitar.