Glen Wayne Wallace, the son of Gerald Lion and Mary Leva (Finney) Wallace, was born in Langdon, Missouri on June 21, 1923. He attended Cooper, Banner and Gumbo College, all country schools in the Langdon area.

Glen enlisted in the United States Army on January 25, 1943. As a member of the 1716th Signal Service Battalion, he proudly served his country during World War II and the Korean War. Glen was awarded the Philippine Liberation Ribbon and the Good Conduct Medal, and after receiving his honorable discharge he returned to Rock Port.

Upon returning home, Glen was employed by George Schomburg and Ralph Perry as a truck driver, hauling grain. He later farmed for Jim Burg, retiring in 1978.

On October 31, 1948, Glen was united in marriage to Betty Mae Winchel. They became the parents of four children, Larry Mac Harbin, William Andrew Wallace, Ellen Darlene (Wallace) McMahon and Lois Jean (Wallace) Noland. They were later divorced. In 1967, Glen married Evelyn Ruth Stout. They lived east of Rock Port, where their home was known for weekend family gatherings. Having enjoyed 35 years together, Ruth passed away in 2002. In 2004, Glen moved into town, living at Fair Oaks Apartments to the present time. In his spare time, he enjoyed serving his community by collecting trash in and around the city park and golf course. Glen passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at the Tarkio Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Tarkio, Missouri at the age of 86 years.

Besides his parents and wife, Ruth, Glen is also preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Mae; two granddaughters, Betty Deann McMahon and Betty Mae (Wallace) Barlow; one grandson, William Andrew Wallace, Jr.; one great granddaughter, Shana “Nelle” Wallace; four sisters, Mary Elsie Lutz, Leola Abigail Roop, Mamie Etrice Pinneo, Sylvia Belle McLin and one brother, James Evan Wallace. He is survived by two sons, Larry Harbin and his wife, Janie, Maryville, Missouri and Andy Wallace and his wife, Diana, Fairfax, Missouri; two daughters, Darlene McMahon, Des Moines, Iowa and Lois Noland and her husband, Sonny, Macon, Missouri; one stepson, John Stout and his wife, Tina, Leavenworth, Kansas; 14 grandchildren; 41 great grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; one sister, Sydney Arlene Fry, Sedalia, Missouri; numerous nieces and nephews.

Services:
10:00 am, Friday, March 26, 2010, Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port.
Interment: Hunter Cemetery, Rock Port.
The family will receive friends 6:00 to 7:00 pm, Thursday, March 25, 2010, Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port.
Memorials: Ralph Greer American Legion Post # 49, Rock Port or Rock Port Volunteer Fire Department.
Obituaries and online condolences: www.minterfuneralchapels.com
Services: Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port.